A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Carl Albert State College are mainly White with a sizeable American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Carl Albert State College has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
Carl Albert State College is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
21%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 109% more female students than male students enrolled at Carl Albert State College with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Carl Albert State College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
590
|
| Women |
1,233
|
Carl Albert State College serves a very low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
73% 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 | 30.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 29.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206923 IPEDS survey data for Carl Albert State College.