University of California-Merced Demographics & Diversity Overview

86%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
1%
International
10
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Merced has a diverse student body with 86% 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
9.0%(749)
Hispanic
58.2%(4,820)
African American
5.0%(415)
Asian
22.3%(1,845)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(30)
Two or More Races
4.0%(333)
Unknown
1.0%(85)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color86%
Total Enrollment9,511
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
50.8%(4,425)
Women
49.2%(4,293)

Gender Statistics

Men4,425

47% of total enrollment

Women4,293

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Merced serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 82% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.4%(370)
18-19
50.2%(4,199)
20-21
34.8%(2,915)
22-24
8.3%(694)
25+
2.3%(194)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(6)
22-24
16.1%(125)
25+
83.1%(644)

Age Diversity Insights

82%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

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, 0% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.4%(2,396)
International
0.6%(14)

Regional Representation

In-State2,396

100% of student body

International14

1% of student body

States Represented

10 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

86%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age