Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Demographics & Diversity Overview

19%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
23
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has a diverse student body with 19% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
80.8%(8,864)
Hispanic
6.0%(662)
African American
5.9%(647)
Asian
1.2%(137)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(37)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
2.4%(266)
Unknown
3.2%(346)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color19%
Total Enrollment12,074
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.0%(4,294)
Women
61.0%(6,722)

Gender Statistics

Men4,294

36% of total enrollment

Women6,722

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.1%(787)
18-19
35.6%(3,926)
20-21
38.4%(4,226)
22-24
12.3%(1,358)
25+
6.5%(718)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
4.2%(44)
22-24
37.1%(393)
25+
58.7%(621)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 11% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.3%(1,903)
Out-of-State
11.1%(240)
International
0.6%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State1,903

88% of student body

Out-of-State240

11% of student body

International12

1% of student body

States Represented

23 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

19%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age