University of Connecticut Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
7%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Connecticut has a diverse student body with 40% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.9%(9,701)
Hispanic
16.3%(2,836)
African American
7.6%(1,313)
Asian
14.2%(2,473)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(19)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(5)
Two or More Races
4.7%(810)
Unknown
1.2%(209)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment27,003
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Connecticut has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.2%(8,952)
Women
52.8%(10,031)

Gender Statistics

Men8,952

33% of total enrollment

Women10,031

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Connecticut serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 85% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.3%(628)
18-19
41.2%(7,827)
20-21
44.2%(8,382)
22-24
8.8%(1,678)
25+
2.5%(468)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.4%(191)
22-24
28.7%(2,300)
25+
68.9%(5,528)

Age Diversity Insights

85%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

30%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Connecticut attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 60% in-state residents, 34% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
59.7%(2,426)
Out-of-State
33.7%(1,368)
International
6.6%(267)

Regional Representation

In-State2,426

60% of student body

Out-of-State1,368

34% of student body

International267

7% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

40%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age