Vanderbilt University Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
12%
International
51
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Vanderbilt University has a diverse student body with 49% students of color and 12% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
45.0%(2,942)
Hispanic
12.3%(802)
African American
11.8%(771)
Asian
19.5%(1,276)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(30)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(23)
Two or More Races
6.4%(416)
Unknown
4.3%(280)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment14,693
International Students12%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.4%(3,528)
Women
51.6%(3,756)

Gender Statistics

Men3,528

24% of total enrollment

Women3,756

26% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Vanderbilt University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 91% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(90)
18-19
43.8%(3,134)
20-21
48.9%(3,499)
22-24
5.8%(414)
25+
0.2%(15)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.5%(92)
22-24
32.9%(2,077)
25+
65.6%(4,133)

Age Diversity Insights

91%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

50%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Vanderbilt University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 12% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 13% in-state residents, 76% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
12.5%(203)
Out-of-State
75.8%(1,228)
International
11.6%(188)

Regional Representation

In-State203

13% of student body

Out-of-State1,228

76% of student body

International188

12% of student body

States Represented

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

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

12%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age