Diversity in CLAS

Diversity among our people in CLAS

Improving representation in CLAS is essential in our DEI efforts, and critical to fostering community as defined in our strategic plan.

The University of Iowa and College of Liberal Arts and Sciences continue to be predominantly white, as noted in the 2022 diversity breakdown among faculty, staff, and students on this page. These numbers have remained largely unchanged from 2021 to 2022.

While recruitment is important, so is retention. Progress has been made in the recruitment process through the standardized use of Path to Distinction, a program addressing implicit bias in hiring. However more can be done, especially on retention. With these challenges in mind, the CLAS DEI Committee is leading efforts to propose mentoring structures for the college, developing equity audit guidelines, and creating a diversity, equity, and inclusion toolkit for instructors. These initiatives aim to promote an inclusive community and build stronger infrastructure to support DEI efforts. 

Faculty Diversity Graph – See Table Below for Data

Faculty diversity 

  Race/Ethnicity    
White, not of Hispanic Origin

White, not of Hispanic Origin

 518 74.1%
Asian Asian 77 11%
Two or more races Two or more races 8 1.1%
Hispanic/Latinx Hispanic/Latinx 47 6.8%
Black/African American Black/African-American 26 3.7%
American Indian or Alaskan Native American Indian or Alaskan Native 2 0.3%
Not Specified Not Specified 21 3.0%
  Total 700  

8 | Hispanic/Latinx: 47 | Black/African American: 26 | American Indian or Alaska Native: 2 | Not Specified: 21

Staff diversity 

  Race/Ethnicity    
Gold dot

White, not of Hispanic Origin

 330 85.7%
Asian Asian 21 5.5%
Two or more races Two or more races 5 1.3%
Hispanic/Latinx Hispanic/Latinx 11 2.9%
Black/African American Black/African-American 4 1%
American Indian or Alaskan Native American Indian or Alaskan Native 1 0.3
Not Specified Not Specified

13

 3.4%
  Total 385  

Staff gender

 

Gender  
Male 141
Female 244

 

 

Student diversity

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate Population Pie Chart – See Table

  Race/Ethnicity    
Gold dot White, not of Hispanic origin 10356 73.7%
Asian Asian 681 4.8%
Two or more races Two or more races 571 4.1%
Hispanic/Latinx Hispanic/Latinx 1288 9.2%
Black/African American Black/African American 468 3.3%
American Indian or Alaskan Native American Indian or Alaska Native 21 0.1%
International Students International Students 256 1.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 8 0.1%
Not Specified Not Specified 410

2.9%
  Total 14059  

 

Graduate Students

Graduate Student Population pie chart – see table below for data

  Race/Ethnicity    
Gold dot White, not of Hispanic origin 1025 56.6%
Asian Asian 66 3.6%
Two or more races Two or more races 46 2.5%
Hispanic/Latinx Hispanic/Latinx 114 6.3%
Black/African American Black/African American 66 3.6%
American Indian or Alaskan Native American Indian or Alaska Native 4 0.2%
International Students International Students 429 23.7%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 2 0.1%
Not Specified Not Specified 59 3.3%
  Total 1811