A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Andrews University are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 71% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
29%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
15%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
18%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 34% more male students than female students enrolled at Andrews University with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Andrews University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57%
|
| Women |
43%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,635
|
| Women |
1,223
|
Andrews University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 71% of the student body residing outside of Michigan or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
28%
|
| Out of State |
59%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
31% 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 | 11.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168740 IPEDS survey data for Andrews University.