Stanford University Demographics & Diversity Overview

64%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
16%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Stanford University has a diverse student body with 64% students of color and 16% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
26.5%(2,173)
Hispanic
20.1%(1,649)
African American
9.1%(749)
Asian
26.4%(2,169)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%(75)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(19)
Two or More Races
10.4%(852)
Unknown
6.4%(525)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color64%
Total Enrollment20,955
International Students16%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.3%(4,630)
Women
50.7%(4,753)

Gender Statistics

Men4,630

22% of total enrollment

Women4,753

23% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Stanford University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 63% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.4%(192)
18-19
28.4%(2,286)
20-21
44.9%(3,619)
22-24
22.6%(1,824)
25+
1.7%(133)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(2)
18-19
0.1%(6)
20-21
0.6%(63)
22-24
28.9%(3,002)
25+
70.4%(7,321)

Age Diversity Insights

63%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

55%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Stanford University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 16% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 37% in-state residents, 47% out-of-state students, and 16% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
37.0%(629)
Out-of-State
47.1%(801)
International
15.8%(269)

Regional Representation

In-State629

37% of student body

Out-of-State801

47% of student body

International269

16% of student body

States Represented

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

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

64%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

16%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age