Pennsylvania State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
47%
Female Students
9%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pennsylvania State University has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and 9% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
70.5%(26,196)
Hispanic
9.4%(3,481)
African American
5.0%(1,856)
Asian
7.9%(2,924)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(45)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(32)
Two or More Races
4.0%(1,503)
Unknown
3.0%(1,109)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment50,028
International Students9%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Pennsylvania State University has a gender distribution of 47% female students and 53% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
53.0%(22,183)
Women
46.7%(19,562)
Other
0.4%(147)

Gender Statistics

Men22,183

44% of total enrollment

Women19,562

39% of total enrollment

Other147

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pennsylvania State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 77% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
18.7%(7,797)
18-19
46.9%(19,591)
20-21
30.1%(12,558)
22-24
2.9%(1,220)
25+
1.4%(577)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.1%(9)
20-21
9.9%(822)
22-24
35.0%(2,903)
25+
54.9%(4,548)

Age Diversity Insights

77%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pennsylvania State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 9% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 51% in-state residents, 40% out-of-state students, and 9% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
50.9%(4,677)
Out-of-State
39.7%(3,649)
International
9.3%(855)

Regional Representation

In-State4,677

51% of student body

Out-of-State3,649

40% of student body

International855

9% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

47%

Female Students

Global Reach

9%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age