University of California-Davis Demographics & Diversity Overview

65%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
18%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Davis has a diverse student body with 65% students of color and 18% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
24.4%(6,672)
Hispanic
27.7%(7,576)
African American
2.0%(558)
Asian
36.0%(9,829)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(81)
Two or More Races
7.1%(1,940)
Unknown
2.3%(634)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color65%
Total Enrollment39,679
International Students18%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of California-Davis has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.3%(12,699)
Women
59.7%(18,833)

Gender Statistics

Men12,699

32% of total enrollment

Women18,833

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Davis serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.6%(827)
18-19
40.6%(12,788)
20-21
39.8%(12,549)
22-24
12.9%(4,077)
25+
4.1%(1,291)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.2%(96)
22-24
25.1%(2,044)
25+
73.7%(6,005)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of California-Davis attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 18% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 76% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 18% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
76.5%(4,812)
Out-of-State
5.5%(347)
International
18.0%(1,133)

Regional Representation

In-State4,812

76% of student body

Out-of-State347

6% of student body

International1,133

18% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

65%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

18%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age