Baylor University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
3%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Baylor University has a diverse student body with 36% 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
62.8%(9,734)
Hispanic
16.9%(2,614)
African American
5.2%(802)
Asian
9.0%(1,396)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(41)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(21)
Two or More Races
5.2%(801)
Unknown
0.7%(102)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment23,152
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
40.3%(6,486)
Women
59.7%(9,623)

Gender Statistics

Men6,486

28% of total enrollment

Women9,623

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Baylor University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(266)
18-19
40.9%(6,198)
20-21
47.1%(7,133)
22-24
8.2%(1,245)
25+
2.1%(313)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(86)
22-24
25.8%(1,463)
25+
72.7%(4,120)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

30%

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 60% in-state residents, 37% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
60.3%(1,998)
Out-of-State
37.0%(1,228)
International
2.7%(89)

Regional Representation

In-State1,998

60% of student body

Out-of-State1,228

37% of student body

International89

3% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age