University of Houston-Downtown Demographics & Diversity Overview

86%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
0%
International
8
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Houston-Downtown has a diverse student body with 86% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
11.7%(1,473)
Hispanic
58.6%(7,378)
African American
17.8%(2,244)
Asian
8.7%(1,091)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(13)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
2.4%(298)
Unknown
0.6%(76)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color86%
Total Enrollment14,208
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.1%(4,766)
Women
62.9%(8,090)

Gender Statistics

Men4,766

34% of total enrollment

Women8,090

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Houston-Downtown serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 34% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 43% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.4%(48)
18-19
17.1%(2,196)
20-21
17.0%(2,186)
22-24
22.2%(2,849)
25+
43.4%(5,577)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
0.7%(9)
22-24
9.3%(126)
25+
89.9%(1,216)

Age Diversity Insights

34%

Traditional Age (18-21)

43%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Houston-Downtown attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 113% in-state residents, -13% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.9%(1,363)
International
0.1%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State1,363

113% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

8 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

86%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

43%

Non-Traditional Age