University of Kansas Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
3%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Kansas has a diverse student body with 27% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
72.0%(13,278)
Hispanic
10.2%(1,882)
African American
4.4%(811)
Asian
6.3%(1,157)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(97)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(16)
Two or More Races
5.9%(1,085)
Unknown
0.7%(124)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment26,708
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.5%(8,943)
Women
53.5%(10,298)

Gender Statistics

Men8,943

33% of total enrollment

Women10,298

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Kansas serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 77% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.9%(370)
18-19
38.8%(7,464)
20-21
38.6%(7,432)
22-24
13.7%(2,637)
25+
7.0%(1,338)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(118)
22-24
28.7%(2,146)
25+
69.7%(5,202)

Age Diversity Insights

77%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Kansas attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 59% in-state residents, 38% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
58.8%(2,570)
Out-of-State
38.4%(1,680)
International
2.8%(121)

Regional Representation

In-State2,570

59% of student body

Out-of-State1,680

38% of student body

International121

3% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age