University of Connecticut Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
6%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Connecticut has a diverse student body with 41% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.5%(10,525)
Hispanic
16.4%(3,116)
African American
7.7%(1,466)
Asian
14.0%(2,654)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(20)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(8)
Two or More Races
4.6%(877)
Unknown
1.5%(286)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment29,512
International Students6%

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
47.4%(9,802)
Women
52.6%(10,897)

Gender Statistics

Men9,802

33% of total enrollment

Women10,897

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Connecticut serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.4%(666)
18-19
42.0%(8,147)
20-21
43.6%(8,449)
22-24
8.9%(1,716)
25+
2.1%(410)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.5%(203)
22-24
29.2%(2,332)
25+
68.2%(5,440)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

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 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 58% in-state residents, 36% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
58.0%(2,423)
Out-of-State
35.5%(1,484)
International
6.5%(271)

Regional Representation

In-State2,423

58% of student body

Out-of-State1,484

36% of student body

International271

6% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age