University of Houston-Clear Lake Demographics & Diversity Overview

66%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
4%
International
2
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Houston-Clear Lake has a diverse student body with 66% 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
32.1%(2,368)
Hispanic
49.0%(3,618)
African American
6.9%(512)
Asian
7.5%(557)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(13)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
3.0%(222)
Unknown
1.2%(90)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color66%
Total Enrollment10,463
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Houston-Clear Lake has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.7%(2,783)
Women
63.3%(4,809)

Gender Statistics

Men2,783

27% of total enrollment

Women4,809

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Houston-Clear Lake serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 24% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 31% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(10)
18-19
10.9%(666)
20-21
19.1%(1,169)
22-24
31.0%(1,893)
25+
38.8%(2,370)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.0%(42)
22-24
25.3%(533)
25+
72.6%(1,527)

Age Diversity Insights

24%

Traditional Age (18-21)

31%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Houston-Clear Lake attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 117% in-state residents, -22% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.3%(417)
International
3.7%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State417

117% of student body

International16

4% of student body

States Represented

2 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

66%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

31%

Non-Traditional Age