University of Virginia Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
5%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Virginia has a diverse student body with 43% 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
54.8%(9,106)
Hispanic
7.5%(1,238)
African American
7.6%(1,255)
Asian
18.4%(3,055)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(12)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(9)
Two or More Races
5.9%(974)
Unknown
5.8%(966)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment26,082
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 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.0%(7,681)
Women
56.0%(9,763)

Gender Statistics

Men7,681

29% of total enrollment

Women9,763

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Virginia serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 87% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(176)
18-19
41.0%(7,149)
20-21
46.2%(8,065)
22-24
6.9%(1,211)
25+
4.8%(841)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.8%(155)
22-24
26.2%(2,263)
25+
72.0%(6,220)

Age Diversity Insights

87%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

33%

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 62% in-state residents, 33% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
61.8%(2,485)
Out-of-State
33.0%(1,328)
International
5.2%(208)

Regional Representation

In-State2,485

62% of student body

Out-of-State1,328

33% of student body

International208

5% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age