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
45.2%(2,904)
Hispanic
12.3%(787)
African American
11.6%(743)
Asian
19.5%(1,250)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(29)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(21)
Two or More Races
6.4%(412)
Unknown
4.3%(276)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment13,710
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
48.1%(3,443)
Women
51.9%(3,708)

Gender Statistics

Men3,443

25% of total enrollment

Women3,708

27% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Vanderbilt University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 92% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(100)
18-19
43.4%(3,103)
20-21
48.3%(3,455)
22-24
6.7%(482)
25+
0.2%(11)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.2%(80)
22-24
31.3%(2,050)
25+
67.5%(4,427)

Age Diversity Insights

92%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

48%

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 9% in-state residents, 79% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
9.2%(149)
Out-of-State
79.2%(1,281)
International
11.6%(187)

Regional Representation

In-State149

9% of student body

Out-of-State1,281

79% of student body

International187

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