Virginia Commonwealth University Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
1%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Virginia Commonwealth University has a diverse student body with 57% 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
41.9%(8,602)
Hispanic
11.4%(2,342)
African American
21.0%(4,307)
Asian
14.7%(3,008)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(43)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(34)
Two or More Races
8.2%(1,688)
Unknown
2.4%(484)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment28,082
International Students1%

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

Men
36.6%(7,679)
Women
63.4%(13,279)

Gender Statistics

Men7,679

27% of total enrollment

Women13,279

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Virginia Commonwealth University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 71% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(251)
18-19
35.6%(7,466)
20-21
35.8%(7,496)
22-24
17.9%(3,743)
25+
9.6%(2,002)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(81)
22-24
28.6%(2,036)
25+
70.3%(5,007)

Age Diversity Insights

71%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

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 93% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.3%(3,842)
Out-of-State
5.7%(234)
International
1.1%(44)

Regional Representation

In-State3,842

93% of student body

Out-of-State234

6% of student body

International44

1% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age