A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Eastern Michigan University are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
20%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 119% more female students than male students enrolled at Eastern Michigan University with a gender ratio of 11% women to 5% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Eastern Michigan University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5%
|
| Women |
11%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
689
|
| Women |
1,506
|
Eastern Michigan University serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 82 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
82%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
48% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 22.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 25.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169798 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Michigan University.
Last updated February 24, 2025