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 60% more female students than male students enrolled at Eastern Michigan University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Eastern Michigan University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,392
|
| Women |
8,626
|
Eastern Michigan University serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 78 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
78%
|
| Out of State |
11%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
7%
|
50% 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.