University of Kansas Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
2%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Kansas has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
71.1%(14,141)
Hispanic
10.4%(2,068)
African American
4.7%(925)
Asian
6.3%(1,256)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(110)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(17)
Two or More Races
6.0%(1,196)
Unknown
0.8%(163)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment29,413
International Students2%

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 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.5%(9,702)
Women
53.5%(11,148)

Gender Statistics

Men9,702

33% of total enrollment

Women11,148

38% 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
2.1%(440)
18-19
41.1%(8,508)
20-21
36.3%(7,509)
22-24
13.5%(2,804)
25+
6.9%(1,435)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.3%(102)
22-24
29.4%(2,264)
25+
69.3%(5,343)

Age Diversity Insights

77%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Kansas attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 56% in-state residents, 42% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
56.0%(2,889)
Out-of-State
42.3%(2,182)
International
1.7%(88)

Regional Representation

In-State2,889

56% of student body

Out-of-State2,182

42% of student body

International88

2% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age