University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
7%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has a diverse student body with 35% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.8%(25,117)
Hispanic
6.3%(2,531)
African American
8.4%(3,353)
Asian
12.2%(4,900)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(149)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(28)
Two or More Races
4.8%(1,904)
Unknown
5.1%(2,037)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment59,150
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.9%(18,929)
Women
55.1%(23,249)

Gender Statistics

Men18,929

32% of total enrollment

Women23,249

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
18.8%(7,439)
18-19
33.4%(13,230)
20-21
33.1%(13,085)
22-24
9.4%(3,701)
25+
5.3%(2,100)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
1.7%(260)
22-24
24.9%(3,811)
25+
73.4%(11,258)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 66% in-state residents, 27% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
66.1%(4,426)
Out-of-State
26.6%(1,783)
International
7.3%(488)

Regional Representation

In-State4,426

66% of student body

Out-of-State1,783

27% of student body

International488

7% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

35%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age