University of Colorado Denver Demographics & Diversity Overview

47%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
3%
International
48
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
50.0%(8,420)
Hispanic
26.3%(4,422)
African American
6.1%(1,032)
Asian
9.4%(1,581)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(68)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(30)
Two or More Races
5.8%(969)
Unknown
1.9%(317)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color47%
Total Enrollment29,702
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
42.7%(7,698)
Women
57.3%(10,327)

Gender Statistics

Men7,698

26% of total enrollment

Women10,327

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Colorado Denver serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 34% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
21.0%(2,944)
18-19
21.5%(3,015)
20-21
22.4%(3,139)
22-24
16.1%(2,252)
25+
19.1%(2,677)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(3)
18-19
0.1%(10)
20-21
0.9%(88)
22-24
18.5%(1,732)
25+
80.5%(7,549)

Age Diversity Insights

34%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

39%

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 92% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
91.8%(1,361)
Out-of-State
5.5%(82)
International
2.6%(39)

Regional Representation

In-State1,361

92% of student body

Out-of-State82

6% of student body

International39

3% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

47%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age

University of Colorado Denver - Demographics & Diversity