University of Arkansas Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
1%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Arkansas has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
74.6%(20,492)
Hispanic
11.0%(3,021)
African American
4.7%(1,297)
Asian
2.9%(788)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(230)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(37)
Two or More Races
4.8%(1,324)
Unknown
1.0%(269)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment33,352
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Arkansas has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.4%(12,414)
Women
55.6%(15,522)

Gender Statistics

Men12,414

37% of total enrollment

Women15,522

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Arkansas serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 81% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.6%(161)
18-19
44.4%(12,200)
20-21
38.2%(10,490)
22-24
10.1%(2,766)
25+
6.8%(1,855)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.8%(83)
22-24
30.0%(1,403)
25+
68.2%(3,182)

Age Diversity Insights

81%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Arkansas attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 47% in-state residents, 52% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
47.1%(2,965)
Out-of-State
52.1%(3,280)
International
0.7%(45)

Regional Representation

In-State2,965

47% of student body

Out-of-State3,280

52% of student body

International45

1% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age

University of Arkansas - Demographics & Diversity