University of Idaho Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
6%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Idaho has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.9%(7,794)
Hispanic
10.4%(1,038)
African American
1.2%(120)
Asian
1.8%(184)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(83)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(19)
Two or More Races
4.5%(449)
Unknown
3.2%(317)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment14,025
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Idaho has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.6%(5,075)
Women
51.4%(5,363)

Gender Statistics

Men5,075

36% of total enrollment

Women5,363

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Idaho serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
18.3%(1,695)
18-19
33.4%(3,097)
20-21
28.8%(2,670)
22-24
11.6%(1,079)
25+
7.9%(728)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.3%(8)
20-21
3.9%(101)
22-24
21.0%(543)
25+
74.7%(1,928)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Idaho attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 65% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
64.9%(1,184)
Out-of-State
28.7%(524)
International
6.4%(117)

Regional Representation

In-State1,184

65% of student body

Out-of-State524

29% of student body

International117

6% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age