University of Arizona Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
6%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Arizona has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
50.1%(20,921)
Hispanic
28.9%(12,074)
African American
4.6%(1,938)
Asian
5.3%(2,229)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.5%(617)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(98)
Two or More Races
5.2%(2,170)
Unknown
4.1%(1,708)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment55,911
International Students6%

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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.5%(19,508)
Women
55.5%(24,309)

Gender Statistics

Men19,508

35% of total enrollment

Women24,309

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Arizona serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 68% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(1,036)
18-19
38.2%(16,019)
20-21
32.7%(13,690)
22-24
12.5%(5,222)
25+
14.2%(5,932)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.7%(191)
22-24
23.9%(2,651)
25+
74.4%(8,258)

Age Diversity Insights

68%

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 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 53% in-state residents, 41% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
52.9%(4,561)
Out-of-State
40.7%(3,508)
International
6.4%(556)

Regional Representation

In-State4,561

53% of student body

Out-of-State3,508

41% of student body

International556

6% of student body

States Represented

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

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age