University of San Diego Demographics & Diversity Overview

47%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
4%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of San Diego has a diverse student body with 47% 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
49.8%(2,625)
Hispanic
26.0%(1,368)
African American
4.2%(220)
Asian
8.1%(427)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(13)
Two or More Races
8.2%(431)
Unknown
3.2%(166)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color47%
Total Enrollment8,815
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
43.8%(2,481)
Women
56.2%(3,188)

Gender Statistics

Men2,481

28% of total enrollment

Women3,188

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of San Diego serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 82% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.6%(150)
18-19
39.5%(2,242)
20-21
42.1%(2,384)
22-24
11.5%(652)
25+
4.3%(241)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.4%(77)
22-24
25.9%(816)
25+
71.6%(2,253)

Age Diversity Insights

82%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

36%

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 55% in-state residents, 41% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
54.5%(673)
Out-of-State
41.3%(510)
International
4.1%(51)

Regional Representation

In-State673

55% of student body

Out-of-State510

41% of student body

International51

4% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

47%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age