University of Houston-Downtown Demographics & Diversity Overview

86%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
0%
International
13
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
12.2%(1,853)
Hispanic
57.0%(8,632)
African American
18.4%(2,794)
Asian
8.9%(1,353)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(10)
Two or More Races
2.5%(378)
Unknown
0.7%(108)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color86%
Total Enrollment17,295
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%(5,739)
Women
62.9%(9,744)

Gender Statistics

Men5,739

33% of total enrollment

Women9,744

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Houston-Downtown serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 28% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 35% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(27)
18-19
16.9%(2,183)
20-21
16.9%(2,180)
22-24
24.0%(3,096)
25+
41.9%(5,394)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
0.1%(1)
22-24
10.8%(132)
25+
89.1%(1,092)

Age Diversity Insights

28%

Traditional Age (18-21)

35%

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 110% in-state residents, -10% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.9%(1,482)
International
0.1%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State1,482

110% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

86%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

35%

Non-Traditional Age