What's the student breakdown like at U of Arizona?

Hi there, I'm looking at the University of Arizona as a potential college for me. I'm trying to understand the kind of student breakdown they have over there. What are the demographics at U of Arizona like? Does anyone know of a resource where I could find this info? Thanks!

Sure thing, here's some key information about the student demographic breakdown at the University of Arizona:

1. Based on the latest data, the total student population at the University of Arizona is about 45,000, which includes undergraduate and graduate students.

2. In terms of gender breakdown, it's pretty even with about 48% men and 52% women.

3. As far as racial-ethnic diversity, the university has made substantial efforts to increase diversity. In the latest class, the breakdown was approximately 44% White, 23% Hispanic, 8% International students, 4% Asian, 4% two or more races, 3% African American, 3% unknown, and less than 1% Pacific Islander and Native American.

4. Out-of-state students make up about 40% of the enrolled students, so there's a good balance of in-state and out-of-state students.

5. In terms of socioeconomic diversity, about 36% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants, which are typically awarded to US undergraduate students who display exceptional financial need.

6. The university has a high number of first-generation college students with around 23% of the freshmen class being the first in their families to attend a university.

While these are broad numbers, keep in mind that the specific breakdown can change with each incoming class. The university's website and the National Center for Education Statistics are typically good places to find this kind of data.

Overall, the University of Arizona is a large, diverse campus with students from a wide array of backgrounds. Whether it’s the right fit for you will also depend on other factors like the academic environment, campus culture, opportunities for your area of interest, and your overall comfort on campus. Visiting the campus, virtually or physically, and speaking with current students or admissions officers can also give you more nuanced insights!