University of Tennessee Demographics & Diversity Overview

20%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
1%
International
48
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
79.5%(21,336)
Hispanic
6.0%(1,596)
African American
4.6%(1,224)
Asian
3.7%(1,005)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(34)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(12)
Two or More Races
4.9%(1,318)
Unknown
1.1%(298)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color20%
Total Enrollment33,805
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
45.6%(12,331)
Women
54.4%(14,708)

Gender Statistics

Men12,331

36% of total enrollment

Women14,708

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Tennessee serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.9%(4,288)
18-19
43.9%(11,875)
20-21
30.4%(8,224)
22-24
6.1%(1,649)
25+
3.7%(1,003)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(9)
20-21
8.5%(574)
22-24
30.0%(2,027)
25+
61.4%(4,156)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

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 54% in-state residents, 45% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
54.4%(3,715)
Out-of-State
44.8%(3,059)
International
0.8%(54)

Regional Representation

In-State3,715

54% of student body

Out-of-State3,059

45% of student body

International54

1% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

20%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age