University of Arizona Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
7%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Arizona has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
51.5%(18,976)
Hispanic
29.0%(10,696)
African American
4.3%(1,595)
Asian
5.5%(2,034)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.3%(496)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(83)
Two or More Races
5.3%(1,956)
Unknown
2.8%(1,014)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment49,403
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

University of Arizona offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of Arizona has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.4%(17,213)
Women
55.6%(21,538)

Gender Statistics

Men17,213

35% of total enrollment

Women21,538

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Arizona serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 70% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.4%(948)
18-19
39.3%(15,223)
20-21
31.1%(12,052)
22-24
13.0%(5,043)
25+
14.2%(5,485)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.1%(8)
20-21
1.7%(183)
22-24
22.9%(2,444)
25+
75.3%(8,016)

Age Diversity Insights

70%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Arizona attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 69% in-state residents, 24% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
69.1%(4,254)
Out-of-State
24.0%(1,476)
International
6.9%(424)

Regional Representation

In-State4,254

69% of student body

Out-of-State1,476

24% of student body

International424

7% of student body

States Represented

All 50 states and Washington D.C. are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age