Baylor University Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
3%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Baylor University has a diverse student body with 35% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.2%(9,281)
Hispanic
16.5%(2,425)
African American
5.0%(733)
Asian
9.1%(1,328)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(37)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(21)
Two or More Races
5.1%(754)
Unknown
0.6%(95)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment20,709
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Baylor University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.4%(6,153)
Women
59.6%(9,060)

Gender Statistics

Men6,153

30% of total enrollment

Women9,060

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Baylor University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 88% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(227)
18-19
45.7%(6,948)
20-21
42.6%(6,483)
22-24
8.2%(1,241)
25+
2.1%(314)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(70)
22-24
26.8%(1,474)
25+
71.9%(3,952)

Age Diversity Insights

88%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Baylor University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 54% in-state residents, 42% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
54.5%(1,790)
Out-of-State
42.4%(1,394)
International
3.1%(102)

Regional Representation

In-State1,790

54% of student body

Out-of-State1,394

42% of student body

International102

3% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

35%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age