University of California-Davis Demographics & Diversity Overview

65%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
16%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Davis has a diverse student body with 65% students of color and 16% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
24.2%(6,996)
Hispanic
27.9%(8,064)
African American
2.1%(608)
Asian
35.8%(10,327)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(29)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(88)
Two or More Races
7.1%(2,038)
Unknown
2.5%(707)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color65%
Total Enrollment42,046
International Students16%

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 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.6%(13,566)
Women
59.4%(19,876)

Gender Statistics

Men13,566

32% of total enrollment

Women19,876

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Davis serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 77% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.6%(826)
18-19
38.8%(12,350)
20-21
42.6%(13,544)
22-24
12.1%(3,851)
25+
3.9%(1,226)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
1.3%(99)
22-24
25.2%(1,995)
25+
73.5%(5,814)

Age Diversity Insights

77%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of California-Davis attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 16% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 81% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 16% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.2%(5,206)
Out-of-State
2.9%(186)
International
15.9%(1,020)

Regional Representation

In-State5,206

81% of student body

Out-of-State186

3% of student body

International1,020

16% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

65%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

16%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age