Rochester University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
7%
International
12
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Rochester University has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.0%(791)
Hispanic
4.5%(57)
African American
16.9%(212)
Asian
2.1%(26)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(6)
Two or More Races
2.9%(37)
Unknown
9.2%(116)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment1,318
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Rochester University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.5%(483)
Women
62.2%(801)
Other
0.3%(3.5)

Gender Statistics

Men483

37% of total enrollment

Women801

61% of total enrollment

Other3.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Rochester University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 43% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
23.0%(263)
18-19
24.8%(283)
20-21
23.3%(266)
22-24
10.8%(123)
25+
18.2%(208)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
3.4%(1)
25+
96.6%(28)

Age Diversity Insights

43%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

3%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Rochester University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 142% in-state residents, -49% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.2%(200)
International
4.8%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State200

142% of student body

International10

7% of student body

States Represented

12 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age

Rochester University - Demographics & Diversity