Cornell University Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
NaN%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Cornell University has a diverse student body with 57% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
36.3%(5,208)
Hispanic
16.4%(2,349)
African American
8.2%(1,173)
Asian
25.9%(3,722)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(40)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(22)
Two or More Races
6.1%(875)
Unknown
6.7%(963)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment26,510
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.7%(7,331)
Women
54.3%(8,709)

Gender Statistics

Men7,331

28% of total enrollment

Women8,709

33% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Cornell University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 77% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
19.6%(3,127)
18-19
49.8%(7,946)
20-21
28.1%(4,483)
22-24
1.9%(309)
25+
0.5%(75)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.5%(52)
18-19
0.2%(25)
20-21
13.8%(1,409)
22-24
33.8%(3,454)
25+
51.6%(5,273)

Age Diversity Insights

77%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

39%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

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

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(360)

Regional Representation

International360

NaN% of student body

States Represented

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

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age