University of California-Berkeley Demographics & Diversity Overview

67%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
10%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Berkeley has a diverse student body with 67% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
23.2%(6,932)
Hispanic
23.6%(7,060)
African American
2.4%(724)
Asian
39.9%(11,912)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(40)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(53)
Two or More Races
6.8%(2,046)
Unknown
3.7%(1,103)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color67%
Total Enrollment48,230
International Students10%

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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.6%(15,309)
Women
55.4%(18,997)

Gender Statistics

Men15,309

32% of total enrollment

Women18,997

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Berkeley serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.4%(786)
18-19
39.2%(12,952)
20-21
42.4%(14,025)
22-24
11.0%(3,646)
25+
5.0%(1,669)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(5)
20-21
1.9%(238)
22-24
26.1%(3,288)
25+
72.0%(9,090)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of California-Berkeley attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 80% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.8%(5,271)
Out-of-State
9.7%(641)
International
10.5%(692)

Regional Representation

In-State5,271

80% of student body

Out-of-State641

10% of student body

International692

10% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

67%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age