University of Colorado Boulder Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
46%
Female Students
2%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Colorado Boulder has a diverse student body with 29% 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
70.5%(21,167)
Hispanic
13.5%(4,051)
African American
1.8%(546)
Asian
6.4%(1,935)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(50)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(31)
Two or More Races
6.8%(2,030)
Unknown
0.7%(223)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment39,585
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Colorado Boulder has a gender distribution of 46% female students and 54% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
53.9%(16,737)
Women
46.1%(14,297)

Gender Statistics

Men16,737

42% of total enrollment

Women14,297

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Colorado Boulder serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 81% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(378)
18-19
40.5%(12,569)
20-21
40.4%(12,553)
22-24
12.2%(3,792)
25+
5.6%(1,742)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(5)
20-21
1.7%(146)
22-24
26.6%(2,277)
25+
71.6%(6,123)

Age Diversity Insights

81%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Colorado Boulder attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 54% in-state residents, 44% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
53.9%(3,788)
Out-of-State
44.4%(3,121)
International
1.7%(118)

Regional Representation

In-State3,788

54% of student body

Out-of-State3,121

44% of student body

International118

2% of student body

States Represented

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

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

46%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age