A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Illinois are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
17%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
16%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 26% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign with a gender ratio of 21% men to 16% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Illinois has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21%
|
| Women |
16%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11,692
|
| Women |
9,307
|
Illinois serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
13%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
22% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145637 IPEDS survey data for University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign.
Last updated February 24, 2025