Harvard University Demographics & Diversity Overview

53%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
16%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Harvard University has a diverse student body with 53% students of color and 16% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
38.7%(3,120)
Hispanic
13.2%(1,064)
African American
9.7%(781)
Asian
22.8%(1,836)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(25)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(14)
Two or More Races
7.9%(638)
Unknown
7.3%(586)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color53%
Total Enrollment30,631
International Students16%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Harvard University has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.0%(4,498)
Women
52.0%(4,870)

Gender Statistics

Men4,498

15% of total enrollment

Women4,870

16% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Harvard University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 59% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(164)
18-19
24.0%(2,244)
20-21
35.4%(3,312)
22-24
22.0%(2,060)
25+
17.0%(1,588)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(4)
20-21
0.3%(69)
22-24
13.1%(2,782)
25+
86.6%(18,407)

Age Diversity Insights

59%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

69%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Harvard University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 16% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 15% in-state residents, 69% out-of-state students, and 16% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
15.5%(254)
Out-of-State
68.8%(1,131)
International
15.8%(259)

Regional Representation

In-State254

15% of student body

Out-of-State1,131

69% of student body

International259

16% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

53%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

16%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age