Race & Ethnicity
University of Illinois Chicago has a diverse student body with 69% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
University of Illinois Chicago offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
University of Illinois Chicago has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
30% of total enrollment
34% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
University of Illinois Chicago serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 72% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
72%
Traditional Age (18-21)
9%
Non-Traditional (25+)
35%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
University of Illinois Chicago attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 90% in-state residents, 4% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
90% of student body
4% of student body
7% of student body
States Represented
34 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
69%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
53%
Female Students
Global Reach
7%
International
Age Diversity
9%
Non-Traditional Age