University of Idaho Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
9%
International
38
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Idaho has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and 9% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
78.8%(6,655)
Hispanic
11.0%(925)
African American
1.1%(93)
Asian
1.7%(146)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(70)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(13)
Two or More Races
4.4%(374)
Unknown
2.0%(167)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment11,507
International Students9%

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
49.1%(4,328)
Women
50.9%(4,481)

Gender Statistics

Men4,328

38% of total enrollment

Women4,481

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Idaho serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
16.8%(1,477)
18-19
34.3%(3,025)
20-21
28.0%(2,463)
22-24
12.5%(1,098)
25+
8.5%(746)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.4%(11)
20-21
6.8%(183)
22-24
19.6%(528)
25+
73.2%(1,976)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Idaho attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 9% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 58% in-state residents, 33% out-of-state students, and 9% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
58.4%(1,116)
Out-of-State
32.9%(628)
International
8.7%(167)

Regional Representation

In-State1,116

58% of student body

Out-of-State628

33% of student body

International167

9% of student body

States Represented

38 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

9%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age