University of Texas at El Paso Demographics & Diversity Overview

92%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
8%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Texas at El Paso has a diverse student body with 92% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
4.2%(825)
Hispanic
91.1%(17,697)
African American
1.9%(365)
Asian
0.6%(120)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(35)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(18)
Two or More Races
0.8%(157)
Unknown
1.0%(200)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color92%
Total Enrollment23,880
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Texas at El Paso has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.8%(9,036)
Women
55.2%(11,129)

Gender Statistics

Men9,036

38% of total enrollment

Women11,129

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Texas at El Paso serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 57% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 19% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(306)
18-19
29.7%(5,995)
20-21
27.1%(5,468)
22-24
22.4%(4,526)
25+
19.2%(3,870)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(2)
20-21
1.4%(53)
22-24
19.8%(737)
25+
78.7%(2,923)

Age Diversity Insights

57%

Traditional Age (18-21)

19%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Texas at El Paso attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 117% in-state residents, -25% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.5%(3,479)
International
6.5%(242)

Regional Representation

In-State3,479

117% of student body

International242

8% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

92%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

19%

Non-Traditional Age