University of California-Irvine Demographics & Diversity Overview

73%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
15%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Irvine has a diverse student body with 73% students of color and 15% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
15.1%(3,921)
Hispanic
30.5%(7,935)
African American
2.4%(619)
Asian
43.6%(11,339)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(39)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(48)
Two or More Races
6.5%(1,683)
Unknown
1.6%(411)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color73%
Total Enrollment38,000
International Students15%

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
44.2%(13,310)
Women
55.8%(16,822)

Gender Statistics

Men13,310

35% of total enrollment

Women16,822

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Irvine serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 82% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.8%(829)
18-19
40.8%(12,028)
20-21
42.5%(12,533)
22-24
10.7%(3,166)
25+
3.2%(947)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
2.0%(145)
22-24
32.9%(2,332)
25+
65.0%(4,598)

Age Diversity Insights

82%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of California-Irvine attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 15% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 77% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 15% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
77.1%(5,222)
Out-of-State
7.5%(510)
International
15.4%(1,045)

Regional Representation

In-State5,222

77% of student body

Out-of-State510

8% of student body

International1,045

15% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

73%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

15%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age

University of California-Irvine - Demographics & Diversity