University of Chicago Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
48%
Female Students
20%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Chicago has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 20% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
33.2%(2,484)
Hispanic
17.8%(1,330)
African American
7.4%(554)
Asian
20.8%(1,552)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
7.4%(554)
Unknown
13.4%(999)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment21,578
International Students20%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Chicago has a gender distribution of 48% female students and 52% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.7%(4,739)
Women
48.3%(4,435)

Gender Statistics

Men4,739

22% of total enrollment

Women4,435

21% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Chicago 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
1.3%(100)
18-19
39.7%(3,032)
20-21
49.5%(3,784)
22-24
8.4%(643)
25+
1.1%(84)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(4)
20-21
1.2%(127)
22-24
27.7%(2,966)
25+
71.0%(7,599)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

57%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Chicago attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 20% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 13% in-state residents, 67% out-of-state students, and 20% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
12.6%(204)
Out-of-State
67.1%(1,091)
International
20.3%(330)

Regional Representation

In-State204

13% of student body

Out-of-State1,091

67% of student body

International330

20% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

48%

Female Students

Global Reach

20%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age