University of Houston Demographics & Diversity Overview

77%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
4%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Houston has a diverse student body with 77% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
19.6%(7,076)
Hispanic
38.8%(14,012)
African American
11.6%(4,206)
Asian
25.1%(9,090)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(30)
Two or More Races
3.3%(1,189)
Unknown
1.4%(514)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color77%
Total Enrollment46,700
International Students4%

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
48.2%(18,290)
Women
51.8%(19,653)

Gender Statistics

Men18,290

39% of total enrollment

Women19,653

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Houston serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.4%(2,426)
18-19
30.3%(11,500)
20-21
31.7%(12,032)
22-24
19.4%(7,368)
25+
12.2%(4,617)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.2%(16)
18-19
0.1%(6)
20-21
6.1%(535)
22-24
31.5%(2,757)
25+
62.2%(5,443)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Houston attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 101% in-state residents, -6% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.9%(5,161)
International
4.1%(222)

Regional Representation

In-State5,161

101% of student body

International222

4% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

77%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age