University of California-Berkeley Demographics & Diversity Overview

67%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
11%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Berkeley has a diverse student body with 67% students of color and 11% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
23.2%(6,580)
Hispanic
23.3%(6,608)
African American
2.4%(671)
Asian
40.2%(11,389)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(35)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(45)
Two or More Races
6.9%(1,946)
Unknown
3.7%(1,042)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color67%
Total Enrollment45,307
International Students11%

Cultural Engagement

University of California-Berkeley offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

University of California-Berkeley has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.4%(14,435)
Women
55.6%(18,044)

Gender Statistics

Men14,435

32% of total enrollment

Women18,044

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Berkeley serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 81% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(828)
18-19
40.2%(13,043)
20-21
41.1%(13,345)
22-24
11.1%(3,611)
25+
5.1%(1,652)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.8%(228)
22-24
25.3%(3,247)
25+
72.9%(9,351)

Age Diversity Insights

81%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of California-Berkeley attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 11% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 78% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 11% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
78.3%(5,229)
Out-of-State
10.4%(692)
International
11.4%(759)

Regional Representation

In-State5,229

78% of student body

Out-of-State692

10% of student body

International759

11% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

67%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

11%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age