University of Alabama at Birmingham Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
2%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Alabama at Birmingham has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
52.3%(7,495)
Hispanic
7.2%(1,029)
African American
26.7%(3,828)
Asian
7.9%(1,137)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(23)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
5.0%(714)
Unknown
0.6%(87)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment25,357
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Alabama at Birmingham has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.6%(5,534)
Women
62.4%(9,179)

Gender Statistics

Men5,534

22% of total enrollment

Women9,179

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Alabama at Birmingham serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(169)
18-19
31.6%(3,915)
20-21
33.8%(4,180)
22-24
16.7%(2,067)
25+
16.6%(2,051)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.1%(94)
22-24
30.8%(2,704)
25+
68.1%(5,979)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

42%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Alabama at Birmingham attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 83% in-state residents, 15% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
83.4%(1,716)
Out-of-State
14.8%(304)
International
1.8%(37)

Regional Representation

In-State1,716

83% of student body

Out-of-State304

15% of student body

International37

2% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age