University of the People Demographics & Diversity Overview

94%
Minority Students
46%
Female Students
Infinity%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of the People has a diverse student body with 94% students of color and Infinity% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
6.0%(2,263)
Hispanic
3.2%(1,196)
African American
3.4%(1,272)
Asian
1.6%(613)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(43)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(38)
Two or More Races
0.6%(210)
Unknown
85.2%(32,326)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color94%
Total Enrollment47,205
International StudentsInfinity%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of the People has a gender distribution of 46% female students and 54% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
53.6%(20,353)
Women
46.4%(17,608)

Gender Statistics

Men20,353

43% of total enrollment

Women17,608

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of the People serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 9% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 70% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.1%(35)
18-19
1.7%(634)
20-21
7.7%(2,803)
22-24
17.6%(6,392)
25+
72.9%(26,521)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.0%(1)
22-24
0.9%(58)
25+
99.1%(6,422)

Age Diversity Insights

9%

Traditional Age (18-21)

70%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

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

Geographic Origin

In-State
1.9%(43)
International
98.1%(2,281)

Regional Representation

In-State43

Infinity% of student body

International2,281

Infinity% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

94%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

46%

Female Students

Global Reach

Infinity%

International

Age Diversity

70%

Non-Traditional Age