Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania has a diverse student body with 20% 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
79.7%(10,831)
Hispanic
6.1%(827)
African American
6.0%(813)
Asian
1.3%(180)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(48)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
2.6%(348)
Unknown
3.9%(527)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment15,299
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
38.9%(5,297)
Women
61.1%(8,337)

Gender Statistics

Men5,297

35% of total enrollment

Women8,337

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.1%(610)
18-19
39.6%(3,949)
20-21
36.1%(3,603)
22-24
12.3%(1,226)
25+
5.8%(579)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.1%(1)
20-21
5.0%(56)
22-24
38.2%(428)
25+
56.7%(636)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

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 91% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
91.5%(2,216)
Out-of-State
7.8%(190)
International
0.7%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State2,216

91% of student body

Out-of-State190

8% of student body

International16

1% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age