University of California-Riverside Demographics & Diversity Overview

85%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
4%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Riverside has a diverse student body with 85% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
11.4%(2,712)
Hispanic
40.8%(9,686)
African American
3.4%(813)
Asian
37.2%(8,844)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(49)
Two or More Races
4.9%(1,172)
Unknown
1.9%(461)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color85%
Total Enrollment28,886
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of California-Riverside has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.2%(11,936)
Women
51.8%(12,841)

Gender Statistics

Men11,936

41% of total enrollment

Women12,841

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Riverside serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 74% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.7%(846)
18-19
44.2%(10,012)
20-21
36.7%(8,301)
22-24
10.3%(2,328)
25+
5.1%(1,159)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.8%(69)
22-24
29.0%(1,097)
25+
69.1%(2,614)

Age Diversity Insights

74%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of California-Riverside attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 95% in-state residents, 1% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.5%(5,238)
Out-of-State
0.7%(41)
International
3.8%(207)

Regional Representation

In-State5,238

95% of student body

Out-of-State41

1% of student body

International207

4% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

85%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age