University of Utah Demographics & Diversity Overview

31%
Minority Students
48%
Female Students
7%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Utah has a diverse student body with 31% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.5%(16,470)
Hispanic
14.6%(3,626)
African American
1.5%(381)
Asian
8.3%(2,046)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(94)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(119)
Two or More Races
6.2%(1,542)
Unknown
1.9%(474)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color31%
Total Enrollment34,734
International Students7%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Utah has a gender distribution of 48% female students and 52% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.6%(13,605)
Women
48.4%(12,750)

Gender Statistics

Men13,605

39% of total enrollment

Women12,750

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Utah serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(466)
18-19
35.2%(9,273)
20-21
29.4%(7,759)
22-24
19.7%(5,200)
25+
13.9%(3,657)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.2%(101)
22-24
20.9%(1,749)
25+
77.9%(6,528)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

24%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Utah attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 59% in-state residents, 34% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
59.0%(3,126)
Out-of-State
33.6%(1,777)
International
7.4%(391)

Regional Representation

In-State3,126

59% of student body

Out-of-State1,777

34% of student body

International391

7% of student body

States Represented

All 50 states and Washington D.C. are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

31%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

48%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age