University of Virginia Demographics & Diversity Overview

44%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
5%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Virginia has a diverse student body with 44% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
54.3%(10,244)
Hispanic
7.5%(1,412)
African American
8.0%(1,501)
Asian
17.7%(3,345)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(19)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(11)
Two or More Races
5.7%(1,080)
Unknown
6.7%(1,264)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color44%
Total Enrollment30,044
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Virginia has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.7%(8,837)
Women
55.3%(10,954)

Gender Statistics

Men8,837

29% of total enrollment

Women10,954

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Virginia serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(448)
18-19
44.7%(7,872)
20-21
44.6%(7,849)
22-24
4.7%(834)
25+
3.5%(609)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
2.3%(191)
22-24
28.2%(2,348)
25+
69.4%(5,771)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

34%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Virginia attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 65% in-state residents, 30% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
65.3%(2,590)
Out-of-State
29.9%(1,184)
International
4.8%(192)

Regional Representation

In-State2,590

65% of student body

Out-of-State1,184

30% of student body

International192

5% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

44%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age