Stanford University Demographics & Diversity Overview

64%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
17%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Stanford University has a diverse student body with 64% students of color and 17% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
28.4%(2,034)
Hispanic
20.7%(1,482)
African American
9.1%(653)
Asian
28.9%(2,073)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(70)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(18)
Two or More Races
11.3%(812)
Unknown
0.3%(19)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color64%
Total Enrollment18,283
International Students17%

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
48.6%(3,912)
Women
51.4%(4,137)

Gender Statistics

Men3,912

21% of total enrollment

Women4,137

23% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Stanford University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.2%(256)
18-19
30.1%(2,420)
20-21
44.2%(3,559)
22-24
21.1%(1,696)
25+
1.5%(118)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(2)
18-19
0.0%(4)
20-21
0.6%(66)
22-24
27.8%(2,843)
25+
71.5%(7,319)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

56%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Stanford University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 17% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 35% in-state residents, 48% out-of-state students, and 17% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
34.5%(598)
Out-of-State
48.2%(836)
International
17.3%(299)

Regional Representation

In-State598

35% of student body

Out-of-State836

48% of student body

International299

17% 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

17%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age