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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 49%

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 Minnesota are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of University of Minnesota Twin Cities students
Race Percent of Students
White
70%
Black
4%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
9%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
9%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 25% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Minnesota Twin Cities with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Minnesota has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Minnesota Twin Cities students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
44%
Women
56%
Enrollment by gender for University of Minnesota Twin Cities students
Gender Number of Students
Men
25,150
Women
31,516

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 34%

Minnesota draws 65 percent of students from Minnesota, 27 percent from other states, and 7 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Minnesota, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Minnesota Twin Cities students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
65%
Out of State
27%
Foreign
7%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$70,741 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

56,666
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 10.3%
Part-time undergraduates 7.5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174066.

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