Harvard University Demographics & Diversity Overview

53%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
16%
International
51
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
35.1%(3,577)
Hispanic
13.0%(1,326)
African American
8.9%(908)
Asian
20.5%(2,093)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(32)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(20)
Two or More Races
7.1%(728)
Unknown
14.9%(1,520)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color53%
Total Enrollment37,613
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
47.9%(5,990)
Women
52.1%(6,504)

Gender Statistics

Men5,990

16% of total enrollment

Women6,504

17% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Harvard University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.9%(177)
18-19
24.6%(2,236)
20-21
35.6%(3,236)
22-24
21.3%(1,941)
25+
16.5%(1,505)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(4)
20-21
0.3%(66)
22-24
13.9%(2,963)
25+
85.7%(18,256)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

67%

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, 70% out-of-state students, and 16% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
14.7%(241)
Out-of-State
69.7%(1,146)
International
15.6%(257)

Regional Representation

In-State241

15% of student body

Out-of-State1,146

70% of student body

International257

16% of student body

States Represented

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

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

53%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

16%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age