University of Pennsylvania Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
13%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Pennsylvania has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 13% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
37.4%(3,636)
Hispanic
11.6%(1,125)
African American
9.3%(904)
Asian
29.8%(2,897)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
5.8%(565)
Unknown
6.0%(579)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment28,201
International Students13%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Pennsylvania has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.8%(5,044)
Women
55.2%(6,206)

Gender Statistics

Men5,044

18% of total enrollment

Women6,206

22% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Pennsylvania serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 82% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(170)
18-19
38.1%(4,291)
20-21
44.1%(4,966)
22-24
9.8%(1,106)
25+
6.4%(717)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(4)
20-21
1.4%(244)
22-24
30.9%(5,231)
25+
67.7%(11,472)

Age Diversity Insights

82%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

60%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Pennsylvania attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 13% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 16% in-state residents, 71% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
15.9%(383)
Out-of-State
71.0%(1,714)
International
13.2%(318)

Regional Representation

In-State383

16% of student body

Out-of-State1,714

71% of student body

International318

13% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

13%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age