A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at U of R are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
11%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
18%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Rochester with a gender ratio of 24% women to 21% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, U of R has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
21%
|
| Women |
24%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,522
|
| Women |
2,874
|
U of R serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 25 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
25%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
23%
|
| Unknown Location |
8%
|
20% 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% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=195030 IPEDS survey data for University of Rochester.
Last updated February 24, 2025