University of Illinois Urbana Champaign campus

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Illinois Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 70%

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 Illinois are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Illinois Urbana Champaign students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 16% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Illinois Urbana Champaign with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Illinois has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Illinois Urbana Champaign students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
54%
Women
46%
Enrollment by gender for University of Illinois Urbana Champaign students
Gender Number of Students
Men
31,825
Women
27,413

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 28%

Illinois draws 71 percent of students from Illinois, 14 percent from other states, and 14 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 Illinois Urbana Champaign students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
71%
Out of State
14%
Foreign
14%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$77,278 per year

24% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

59,238
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 2%
Part-time undergraduates 1.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145637.

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