Yale University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
14%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Yale University has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
39.2%(2,336)
Hispanic
16.5%(983)
African American
9.3%(552)
Asian
25.0%(1,488)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(21)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(10)
Two or More Races
7.9%(472)
Unknown
1.6%(93)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment14,776
International Students14%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Yale University has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.0%(3,254)
Women
51.0%(3,391)

Gender Statistics

Men3,254

22% of total enrollment

Women3,391

23% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Yale University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 85% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(90)
18-19
41.3%(2,747)
20-21
44.1%(2,928)
22-24
12.3%(820)
25+
0.9%(60)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
1.2%(100)
22-24
28.0%(2,280)
25+
70.7%(5,747)

Age Diversity Insights

85%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

55%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Yale University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 6% in-state residents, 80% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
6.0%(94)
Out-of-State
80.2%(1,246)
International
13.8%(214)

Regional Representation

In-State94

6% of student body

Out-of-State1,246

80% of student body

International214

14% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

14%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age