| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| International | 4,285 | 38.37% |
| White | 4,154 | 37.20% |
| Asian | 1,010 | 9.04% |
| Hispanic | 726 | 6.50% |
| Black or African American | 454 | 4.07% |
| Unknown | 290 | 2.60% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 236 | 2.11% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 8 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.04% |
The majority of UIUC graduate students are International.