Hey squad, I've got UT Austin on my list, and am just curious about the overall student body. Anyone got some insight on the demographics? Are we talking a lot of in-state students? More men or women? Any info would be appreciated!
Sure, happy to help! The University of Texas at Austin, commonly known as UT Austin, has a diverse student body with students coming from all walks of life.
In terms of geographical distribution, as a state institution, UT Austin has a high proportion of in-state students. Roughly about 90% of the students are from Texas. The remaining students are either from other states (approximately 7%) or international students (approximately 3%).
Regarding gender distribution, UT Austin has a slightly higher percentage of female students. The ratio is almost equally divided, with about 52% of students identifying as female and 48% as male.
Finally, considering ethnic diversity, the Hispanic community forms the largest minorities group, making up approximately 23% of the total student population. African American students are around 5%, Asian students make up about 19%, and White students make up approximately 42% of the population. There is around 1% of Native American and Pacific Islander students, while around 10% of students identify themselves as biracial or multiracial.
These percentages are approximate as they can vary a bit from year to year, so the exact numbers might fluctuate slightly.
Hope this helps you get a clearer picture about the demographics at UT Austin!
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