University of California-Merced Demographics & Diversity Overview

87%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
1%
International
4
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Merced has a diverse student body with 87% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
8.9%(708)
Hispanic
58.2%(4,616)
African American
4.9%(387)
Asian
22.5%(1,785)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(27)
Two or More Races
4.0%(318)
Unknown
1.0%(83)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color87%
Total Enrollment9,103
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of California-Merced has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.0%(4,251)
Women
49.0%(4,092)

Gender Statistics

Men4,251

47% of total enrollment

Women4,092

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Merced 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
4.7%(391)
18-19
49.1%(4,096)
20-21
33.9%(2,829)
22-24
9.6%(805)
25+
2.7%(222)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(6)
22-24
17.4%(132)
25+
81.8%(622)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

8%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of California-Merced attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 100% in-state residents, -1% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.4%(2,375)
International
0.6%(14)

Regional Representation

In-State2,375

100% of student body

International14

1% of student body

States Represented

4 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

87%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age