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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
33% of total enrollment
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
Graduate Student Ages
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
Regional Representation
71% of student body
12% of student body
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