Cornell University Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
NaN%
International
49
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
36.4%(5,147)
Hispanic
16.3%(2,311)
African American
8.1%(1,150)
Asian
25.9%(3,670)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(40)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(21)
Two or More Races
6.1%(862)
Unknown
6.7%(943)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment25,898
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
45.5%(7,162)
Women
54.5%(8,573)

Gender Statistics

Men7,162

28% of total enrollment

Women8,573

33% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Cornell University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(188)
18-19
43.6%(6,863)
20-21
46.2%(7,276)
22-24
8.0%(1,265)
25+
0.9%(143)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
2.2%(219)
22-24
34.8%(3,538)
25+
63.0%(6,403)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

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%(336)

Regional Representation

International336

NaN% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age