University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
46%
Female Students
17%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and 17% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
45.8%(13,628)
Hispanic
15.9%(4,720)
African American
6.9%(2,041)
Asian
25.5%(7,608)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(11)
Two or More Races
4.2%(1,240)
Unknown
1.7%(518)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment56,916
International Students17%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a gender distribution of 46% female students and 54% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
53.6%(18,821)
Women
46.4%(16,299)

Gender Statistics

Men18,821

33% of total enrollment

Women16,299

29% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.7%(584)
18-19
44.5%(15,635)
20-21
44.6%(15,648)
22-24
7.9%(2,784)
25+
1.3%(469)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(5)
20-21
2.2%(471)
22-24
28.0%(6,098)
25+
69.8%(15,221)

Age Diversity Insights

89%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

38%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 17% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 71% in-state residents, 12% out-of-state students, and 17% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
70.9%(5,636)
Out-of-State
12.3%(976)
International
16.8%(1,334)

Regional Representation

In-State5,636

71% of student body

Out-of-State976

12% of student body

International1,334

17% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

46%

Female Students

Global Reach

17%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age