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
69.8%(23,046)
Hispanic
13.7%(4,534)
African American
2.0%(654)
Asian
6.4%(2,103)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(81)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(32)
Two or More Races
6.7%(2,224)
Unknown
1.0%(321)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment44,787
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
54.0%(18,456)
Women
46.0%(15,734)

Gender Statistics

Men18,456

41% of total enrollment

Women15,734

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Colorado Boulder serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 76% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(359)
18-19
42.7%(13,723)
20-21
38.7%(12,431)
22-24
11.9%(3,811)
25+
5.5%(1,781)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.1%(5)
18-19
0.1%(10)
20-21
1.6%(151)
22-24
26.3%(2,450)
25+
72.0%(6,711)

Age Diversity Insights

76%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

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
54.0%(4,032)
Out-of-State
44.4%(3,310)
International
1.6%(119)

Regional Representation

In-State4,032

54% of student body

Out-of-State3,310

44% of student body

International119

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

5%

Non-Traditional Age