University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
6%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities has a diverse student body with 35% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.1%(23,552)
Hispanic
6.4%(2,388)
African American
8.2%(3,065)
Asian
12.4%(4,637)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(136)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(28)
Two or More Races
4.8%(1,798)
Unknown
4.5%(1,697)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment54,955
International Students6%

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
45.0%(17,662)
Women
55.0%(21,586)

Gender Statistics

Men17,662

32% of total enrollment

Women21,586

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 66% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
18.3%(7,166)
18-19
33.6%(13,183)
20-21
32.8%(12,883)
22-24
9.7%(3,792)
25+
5.7%(2,223)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(5)
20-21
1.4%(213)
22-24
24.2%(3,796)
25+
74.4%(11,691)

Age Diversity Insights

66%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 68% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
68.1%(4,567)
Out-of-State
26.3%(1,764)
International
5.6%(374)

Regional Representation

In-State4,567

68% of student body

Out-of-State1,764

26% of student body

International374

6% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

35%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age