University of Kentucky Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
1%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Kentucky has a diverse student body with 23% 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
77.0%(18,151)
Hispanic
6.3%(1,474)
African American
7.0%(1,651)
Asian
3.6%(853)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(17)
Two or More Races
4.3%(1,005)
Unknown
1.6%(369)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment33,930
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Kentucky has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.3%(10,143)
Women
57.7%(13,832)

Gender Statistics

Men10,143

30% of total enrollment

Women13,832

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Kentucky serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 81% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(600)
18-19
45.3%(10,830)
20-21
35.6%(8,516)
22-24
11.1%(2,659)
25+
5.5%(1,325)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.9%(163)
22-24
31.5%(2,766)
25+
66.6%(5,841)

Age Diversity Insights

81%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Kentucky attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 59% in-state residents, 40% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
59.1%(3,759)
Out-of-State
39.7%(2,522)
International
1.2%(79)

Regional Representation

In-State3,759

59% of student body

Out-of-State2,522

40% of student body

International79

1% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age