University of Iowa Demographics & Diversity Overview

24%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
48
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
75.5%(17,521)
Hispanic
9.0%(2,084)
African American
3.3%(754)
Asian
5.0%(1,159)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(32)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(16)
Two or More Races
3.8%(887)
Unknown
3.2%(747)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color24%
Total Enrollment32,773
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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.2%(10,543)
Women
55.2%(13,145)
Other
0.6%(140)

Gender Statistics

Men10,543

32% of total enrollment

Women13,145

40% 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 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.9%(204)
18-19
43.8%(9,683)
20-21
39.5%(8,746)
22-24
10.8%(2,384)
25+
5.0%(1,113)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(4)
20-21
2.7%(217)
22-24
27.8%(2,200)
25+
69.4%(5,491)

Age Diversity Insights

78%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

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 53% in-state residents, 46% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
52.6%(2,657)
Out-of-State
46.0%(2,324)
International
1.4%(69)

Regional Representation

In-State2,657

53% of student body

Out-of-State2,324

46% of student body

International69

1% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

24%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age