Brigham Young University Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
0%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Brigham Young University has a diverse student body with 16% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
83.2%(25,382)
Hispanic
8.2%(2,490)
African American
0.4%(133)
Asian
1.8%(556)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(70)
Pacific Islander
0.7%(217)
Two or More Races
4.6%(1,406)
Unknown
0.8%(248)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment34,464
International Students0%

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 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.0%(15,082)
Women
52.0%(16,329)

Gender Statistics

Men15,082

44% of total enrollment

Women16,329

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Brigham Young University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(251)
18-19
20.0%(6,267)
20-21
29.5%(9,251)
22-24
42.7%(13,424)
25+
7.1%(2,218)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(26)
22-24
24.0%(733)
25+
75.1%(2,294)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Brigham Young University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 38% in-state residents, 62% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
37.8%(2,025)
Out-of-State
62.2%(3,333)
International
0.0%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State2,025

38% of student body

Out-of-State3,333

62% of student body

International2

0% of student body

States Represented

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

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

16%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age