University of Pennsylvania Demographics & Diversity Overview

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

Race & Ethnicity

University of Pennsylvania has a diverse student body with 55% 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
36.1%(4,030)
Hispanic
11.2%(1,251)
African American
9.3%(1,039)
Asian
29.7%(3,309)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
5.6%(624)
Unknown
8.0%(890)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color55%
Total Enrollment32,205
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
45.2%(5,839)
Women
54.8%(7,090)

Gender Statistics

Men5,839

18% of total enrollment

Women7,090

22% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Pennsylvania serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.1%(247)
18-19
38.4%(4,454)
20-21
42.7%(4,960)
22-24
10.0%(1,157)
25+
6.8%(793)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(7)
20-21
1.5%(263)
22-24
31.3%(5,352)
25+
67.1%(11,477)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

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 14% in-state residents, 72% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
14.5%(350)
Out-of-State
72.2%(1,743)
International
13.3%(322)

Regional Representation

In-State350

14% of student body

Out-of-State1,743

72% of student body

International322

13% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

55%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

13%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age

University of Pennsylvania - Demographics & Diversity