University of San Diego Demographics & Diversity Overview

46%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
4%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of San Diego has a diverse student body with 46% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
49.7%(2,771)
Hispanic
26.1%(1,455)
African American
4.3%(239)
Asian
8.2%(456)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(14)
Two or More Races
8.0%(446)
Unknown
3.1%(175)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color46%
Total Enrollment9,982
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of San Diego has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.5%(2,692)
Women
55.5%(3,358)

Gender Statistics

Men2,692

27% of total enrollment

Women3,358

34% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of San Diego serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.1%(121)
18-19
41.5%(2,378)
20-21
42.2%(2,414)
22-24
10.3%(588)
25+
3.9%(225)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.2%(76)
22-24
26.5%(898)
25+
71.2%(2,409)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

39%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of San Diego attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 51% in-state residents, 45% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
51.1%(636)
Out-of-State
45.0%(560)
International
3.9%(48)

Regional Representation

In-State636

51% of student body

Out-of-State560

45% of student body

International48

4% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

46%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age