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UChicago Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 69%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at UChicago are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Chicago students
Race Percent of Students
White
45%
Black
5%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
17%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
11%
Race Unknown
10%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 19% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Chicago with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UChicago has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Chicago students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
54%
Women
46%
Enrollment by gender for University of Chicago students
Gender Number of Students
Men
10,087
Women
8,479

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very High

Geographic Diversity Index: 92%

UChicago draws 8 percent of students from Illinois, 68 percent from other states, and 23 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Illinois, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Chicago students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
8%
Out of State
68%
Foreign
23%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$74,573 per year

16% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

18,566
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 0.1%
Part-time undergraduates 0.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144050.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026