A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UVA are primarily White with a smaller Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
13%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 7% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Virginia Main Campus with a gender ratio of 17% women to 15% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UVA has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
17%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,007
|
| Women |
4,305
|
UVA serves a low number of students outside of Virginia, with 65 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
65%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
11% 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 | 4.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=234076 IPEDS survey data for University of Virginia Main Campus.
Last updated February 24, 2025