University of California-Irvine Demographics & Diversity Overview

74%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
11%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Irvine has a diverse student body with 74% students of color and 11% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
15.0%(3,749)
Hispanic
30.5%(7,596)
African American
2.3%(575)
Asian
43.8%(10,916)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(37)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(41)
Two or More Races
6.5%(1,609)
Unknown
1.6%(392)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color74%
Total Enrollment35,937
International Students11%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of California-Irvine has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.9%(12,584)
Women
56.1%(16,078)

Gender Statistics

Men12,584

35% of total enrollment

Women16,078

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Irvine serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.6%(755)
18-19
39.9%(11,436)
20-21
42.6%(12,216)
22-24
11.6%(3,322)
25+
3.3%(933)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(4)
20-21
2.4%(173)
22-24
32.1%(2,335)
25+
65.5%(4,763)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of California-Irvine attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 11% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 82% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 11% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.6%(4,615)
Out-of-State
7.2%(409)
International
11.2%(632)

Regional Representation

In-State4,615

82% of student body

Out-of-State409

7% of student body

International632

11% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

74%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

11%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age