University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Demographics & Diversity Overview

47%
Minority Students
46%
Female Students
13%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has a diverse student body with 47% students of color and 13% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
45.0%(14,096)
Hispanic
15.6%(4,874)
African American
6.8%(2,136)
Asian
25.5%(7,987)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(14)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(12)
Two or More Races
4.2%(1,302)
Unknown
2.8%(872)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color47%
Total Enrollment62,417
International Students13%

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
54.0%(19,960)
Women
46.0%(17,010)

Gender Statistics

Men19,960

32% of total enrollment

Women17,010

27% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 87% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(530)
18-19
45.1%(16,047)
20-21
44.8%(15,934)
22-24
7.4%(2,618)
25+
1.2%(435)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(4)
20-21
2.2%(453)
22-24
29.2%(6,136)
25+
68.6%(14,406)

Age Diversity Insights

87%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

41%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 13% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 74% in-state residents, 13% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.6%(6,118)
Out-of-State
13.2%(1,095)
International
13.3%(1,103)

Regional Representation

In-State6,118

74% of student body

Out-of-State1,095

13% of student body

International1,103

13% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

47%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

46%

Female Students

Global Reach

13%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age