Union Commonwealth University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 46%

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 Union Commonwealth University are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Union Commonwealth University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	72%
Black	12%
Hispanic	2%
Asian	0%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	5%
International	8%
Race Unknown	1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 58% more male students than female students enrolled at Union Commonwealth University with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Union Commonwealth University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Union Commonwealth University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	61%
Women	39%

Enrollment by gender for Union Commonwealth University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	810
Women	514

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 56%

Union Commonwealth University draws 44 percent of students from Kentucky, 36 percent from other states, and 20 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Kentucky, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Union Commonwealth University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	44%
Out of State	36%
Foreign	20%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$38,949 per year

52% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,324

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	9.3%
Part-time undergraduates	6%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157863.

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