University of Chicago Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
47%
Female Students
19%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Chicago has a diverse student body with 52% students of color and 19% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
38.1%(2,415)
Hispanic
19.3%(1,225)
African American
8.0%(507)
Asian
23.4%(1,487)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
8.4%(530)
Unknown
2.8%(176)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment18,339
International Students19%

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 47% female students and 53% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
53.0%(4,028)
Women
47.0%(3,567)

Gender Statistics

Men4,028

22% of total enrollment

Women3,567

19% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Chicago serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(112)
18-19
43.3%(3,292)
20-21
46.6%(3,536)
22-24
7.7%(586)
25+
0.9%(69)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(4)
20-21
1.3%(138)
22-24
27.0%(2,900)
25+
71.7%(7,702)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

59%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Chicago attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 19% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 12% in-state residents, 69% out-of-state students, and 19% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
11.8%(204)
Out-of-State
69.1%(1,195)
International
19.1%(330)

Regional Representation

In-State204

12% of student body

Out-of-State1,195

69% of student body

International330

19% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

47%

Female Students

Global Reach

19%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age