University of Memphis Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
2%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Memphis has a diverse student body with 57% 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
41.9%(6,910)
Hispanic
9.4%(1,555)
African American
37.9%(6,251)
Asian
5.0%(824)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(39)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
4.0%(666)
Unknown
1.5%(250)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment21,917
International Students2%

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%(6,554)
Women
60.8%(10,154)

Gender Statistics

Men6,554

30% of total enrollment

Women10,154

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Memphis serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.1%(1,847)
18-19
25.5%(4,264)
20-21
25.6%(4,280)
22-24
19.0%(3,172)
25+
18.8%(3,145)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(83)
22-24
28.3%(1,475)
25+
70.1%(3,651)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Memphis attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 84% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.9%(1,949)
Out-of-State
14.0%(326)
International
2.0%(47)

Regional Representation

In-State1,949

84% of student body

Out-of-State326

14% of student body

International47

2% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age