University of Kentucky Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
1%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Kentucky has a diverse student body with 22% 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
77.2%(17,250)
Hispanic
6.3%(1,404)
African American
6.8%(1,529)
Asian
3.6%(814)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(42)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(17)
Two or More Races
4.2%(939)
Unknown
1.6%(355)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment31,547
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
42.2%(9,583)
Women
57.8%(13,152)

Gender Statistics

Men9,583

30% of total enrollment

Women13,152

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Kentucky serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.0%(456)
18-19
41.6%(9,459)
20-21
38.2%(8,676)
22-24
12.1%(2,753)
25+
6.1%(1,391)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.2%(194)
22-24
31.8%(2,803)
25+
66.0%(5,814)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

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 62% in-state residents, 37% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
62.1%(3,712)
Out-of-State
36.5%(2,181)
International
1.4%(81)

Regional Representation

In-State3,712

62% of student body

Out-of-State2,181

37% of student body

International81

1% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age