A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CU Boulder are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 23% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Colorado Boulder with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CU Boulder has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21,815
|
| Women |
17,770
|
CU Boulder serves a low number of students outside of Colorado, with 53 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
53%
|
| Out of State |
45%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
14% 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 | 6.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126614 IPEDS survey data for University of Colorado Boulder.