University of Tennessee Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
1%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Tennessee has a diverse student body with 20% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
79.3%(22,735)
Hispanic
6.0%(1,728)
African American
4.7%(1,346)
Asian
3.8%(1,076)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(36)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(15)
Two or More Races
4.8%(1,390)
Unknown
1.2%(338)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment36,950
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Tennessee has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.9%(13,263)
Women
54.1%(15,662)

Gender Statistics

Men13,263

36% of total enrollment

Women15,662

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Tennessee serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
38.0%(10,989)
18-19
42.0%(12,124)
20-21
14.5%(4,181)
22-24
2.5%(723)
25+
3.0%(866)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
1.1%(85)
20-21
20.0%(1,486)
22-24
25.5%(1,890)
25+
53.3%(3,959)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Tennessee attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 58% in-state residents, 41% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
57.7%(3,859)
Out-of-State
41.4%(2,768)
International
0.9%(62)

Regional Representation

In-State3,859

58% of student body

Out-of-State2,768

41% of student body

International62

1% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age