University of Notre Dame Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
10%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Notre Dame has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
67.9%(5,682)
Hispanic
13.9%(1,163)
African American
4.2%(350)
Asian
6.1%(508)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(14)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(15)
Two or More Races
6.2%(517)
Unknown
1.4%(115)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment13,105
International Students10%

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
51.3%(4,602)
Women
48.7%(4,369)

Gender Statistics

Men4,602

35% of total enrollment

Women4,369

33% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Notre Dame serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 93% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(69)
18-19
42.8%(3,840)
20-21
49.8%(4,468)
22-24
6.5%(580)
25+
0.2%(14)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.8%(73)
22-24
32.8%(1,354)
25+
65.5%(2,707)

Age Diversity Insights

93%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Notre Dame attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 6% in-state residents, 84% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
6.3%(128)
Out-of-State
83.7%(1,705)
International
10.0%(204)

Regional Representation

In-State128

6% of student body

Out-of-State1,705

84% of student body

International204

10% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age