University of Notre Dame Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
8%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Notre Dame has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
67.6%(5,740)
Hispanic
13.8%(1,173)
African American
4.3%(369)
Asian
6.0%(513)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(15)
Two or More Races
6.2%(529)
Unknown
1.5%(130)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment13,618
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Notre Dame has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.1%(4,678)
Women
48.9%(4,479)

Gender Statistics

Men4,678

34% of total enrollment

Women4,479

33% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Notre Dame serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(87)
18-19
42.6%(3,823)
20-21
49.2%(4,414)
22-24
7.0%(631)
25+
0.1%(13)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(67)
22-24
33.5%(1,409)
25+
64.9%(2,730)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

33%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Notre Dame attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 6% in-state residents, 86% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
5.8%(120)
Out-of-State
85.8%(1,781)
International
8.4%(174)

Regional Representation

In-State120

6% of student body

Out-of-State1,781

86% of student body

International174

8% of student body

States Represented

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

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age

University of Notre Dame - Demographics & Diversity