Brigham Young University Demographics & Diversity Overview

15%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
2%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Brigham Young University has a diverse student body with 15% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
82.8%(27,562)
Hispanic
8.3%(2,772)
African American
0.4%(145)
Asian
1.8%(606)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(75)
Pacific Islander
0.7%(248)
Two or More Races
4.6%(1,531)
Unknown
1.0%(333)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color15%
Total Enrollment41,238
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Brigham Young University has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.5%(18,012)
Women
52.5%(19,928)

Gender Statistics

Men18,012

44% of total enrollment

Women19,928

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Brigham Young University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 42% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(254)
18-19
20.1%(6,467)
20-21
29.3%(9,439)
22-24
42.5%(13,680)
25+
7.4%(2,381)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.2%(35)
22-24
25.1%(717)
25+
73.6%(2,100)

Age Diversity Insights

42%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Brigham Young University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 38% in-state residents, 61% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
37.5%(2,203)
Out-of-State
60.6%(3,559)
International
1.8%(107)

Regional Representation

In-State2,203

38% of student body

Out-of-State3,559

61% of student body

International107

2% of student body

States Represented

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

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

15%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age