| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| International | 3,518 | 42.48% |
| White | 2,605 | 31.45% |
| Asian | 786 | 9.49% |
| Hispanic | 491 | 5.93% |
| Unknown | 391 | 4.72% |
| Black or African American | 275 | 3.32% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 188 | 2.27% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 20 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.10% |
The majority of Cornell graduate students are International.