University of Memphis Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
3%
International
38
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Memphis has a diverse student body with 57% 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
41.9%(7,931)
Hispanic
9.2%(1,734)
African American
38.2%(7,236)
Asian
5.0%(951)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(4)
Two or More Races
4.0%(759)
Unknown
1.5%(276)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment25,421
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Memphis has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.2%(7,524)
Women
60.8%(11,660)

Gender Statistics

Men7,524

30% of total enrollment

Women11,660

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Memphis serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.2%(2,388)
18-19
25.5%(4,284)
20-21
24.8%(4,164)
22-24
17.5%(2,935)
25+
17.9%(3,000)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(66)
22-24
29.1%(1,444)
25+
69.6%(3,455)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Memphis attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 81% in-state residents, 16% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.5%(2,065)
Out-of-State
15.7%(398)
International
2.8%(72)

Regional Representation

In-State2,065

81% of student body

Out-of-State398

16% of student body

International72

3% of student body

States Represented

38 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age