University of Utah Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
7%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Utah has a diverse student body with 33% 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
64.7%(19,048)
Hispanic
14.8%(4,341)
African American
1.5%(438)
Asian
7.8%(2,305)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(117)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(135)
Two or More Races
6.0%(1,773)
Unknown
4.3%(1,273)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment40,455
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 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.2%(15,696)
Women
49.8%(15,557)

Gender Statistics

Men15,696

39% of total enrollment

Women15,557

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Utah serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(465)
18-19
35.7%(9,402)
20-21
31.7%(8,352)
22-24
18.4%(4,846)
25+
12.3%(3,248)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.0%(88)
22-24
21.9%(1,848)
25+
77.0%(6,495)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

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 58% in-state residents, 35% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
58.2%(3,126)
Out-of-State
34.5%(1,854)
International
7.3%(391)

Regional Representation

In-State3,126

58% of student body

Out-of-State1,854

35% 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

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age