University of Iowa Demographics & Diversity Overview

24%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
1%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Iowa has a diverse student body with 24% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
75.8%(16,346)
Hispanic
9.0%(1,947)
African American
3.1%(663)
Asian
4.9%(1,063)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(31)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(15)
Two or More Races
3.8%(822)
Unknown
3.1%(671)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color24%
Total Enrollment30,015
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Iowa has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.6%(9,651)
Women
55.7%(12,322)
Other
0.6%(140)

Gender Statistics

Men9,651

32% of total enrollment

Women12,322

41% of total enrollment

Other140

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Iowa serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 82% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(225)
18-19
42.0%(9,220)
20-21
39.8%(8,743)
22-24
11.8%(2,585)
25+
5.5%(1,200)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.3%(187)
22-24
27.7%(2,225)
25+
70.0%(5,629)

Age Diversity Insights

82%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Iowa attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 54% in-state residents, 45% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
53.8%(2,777)
Out-of-State
45.1%(2,325)
International
1.1%(55)

Regional Representation

In-State2,777

54% of student body

Out-of-State2,325

45% of student body

International55

1% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

24%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age