University of Houston Demographics & Diversity Overview

77%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
5%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Houston has a diverse student body with 77% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
19.7%(7,918)
Hispanic
38.9%(15,613)
African American
11.8%(4,738)
Asian
24.6%(9,868)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(46)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(34)
Two or More Races
3.3%(1,330)
Unknown
1.5%(584)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color77%
Total Enrollment52,007
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.1%(20,243)
Women
51.9%(21,807)

Gender Statistics

Men20,243

39% of total enrollment

Women21,807

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Houston serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.7%(2,549)
18-19
31.1%(11,819)
20-21
31.1%(11,815)
22-24
19.4%(7,376)
25+
11.6%(4,387)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.2%(16)
18-19
0.1%(10)
20-21
6.5%(571)
22-24
31.9%(2,787)
25+
61.2%(5,346)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Houston attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 101% in-state residents, -5% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.6%(5,256)
International
4.4%(241)

Regional Representation

In-State5,256

101% of student body

International241

5% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

77%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age