Race & Ethnicity
Virginia Commonwealth University has a diverse student body with 56% 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
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Virginia Commonwealth University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Virginia Commonwealth University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
27% of total enrollment
47% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Virginia Commonwealth University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
67%
Traditional Age (18-21)
9%
Non-Traditional (25+)
26%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Virginia Commonwealth University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 92% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
92% of student body
6% of student body
1% of student body
States Represented
41 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
56%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
63%
Female Students
Global Reach
1%
International
Age Diversity
9%
Non-Traditional Age