University of Northern Colorado Demographics & Diversity Overview

39%
Minority Students
67%
Female Students
1%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Northern Colorado has a diverse student body with 39% 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
60.1%(4,410)
Hispanic
27.2%(1,998)
African American
4.3%(316)
Asian
2.2%(165)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(29)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(13)
Two or More Races
4.8%(353)
Unknown
0.8%(58)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color39%
Total Enrollment10,992
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Northern Colorado has a gender distribution of 67% female students and 33% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
33.3%(2,480)
Women
66.7%(4,973)

Gender Statistics

Men2,480

23% of total enrollment

Women4,973

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Northern Colorado serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.8%(778)
18-19
32.1%(2,124)
20-21
31.4%(2,076)
22-24
13.8%(913)
25+
11.0%(725)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.0%(25)
22-24
17.2%(422)
25+
81.7%(2,004)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Northern Colorado attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.9%(1,031)
Out-of-State
14.3%(174)
International
0.7%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State1,031

85% of student body

Out-of-State174

14% of student body

International9

1% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

39%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

67%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age