University of Colorado Denver Demographics & Diversity Overview

47%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
3%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Colorado Denver has a diverse student body with 47% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
48.9%(6,388)
Hispanic
27.0%(3,525)
African American
6.3%(820)
Asian
10.0%(1,304)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(47)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(19)
Two or More Races
5.9%(773)
Unknown
1.4%(186)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color47%
Total Enrollment23,744
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Colorado Denver has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.2%(6,071)
Women
56.8%(7,984)

Gender Statistics

Men6,071

26% of total enrollment

Women7,984

34% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Colorado Denver serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
20.5%(2,878)
18-19
21.6%(3,041)
20-21
22.3%(3,129)
22-24
16.1%(2,265)
25+
19.5%(2,742)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(2)
18-19
0.1%(10)
20-21
0.9%(87)
22-24
19.5%(1,886)
25+
79.5%(7,704)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

41%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Colorado Denver attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 91% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
90.6%(1,370)
Out-of-State
6.3%(95)
International
3.1%(47)

Regional Representation

In-State1,370

91% of student body

Out-of-State95

6% of student body

International47

3% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

47%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age