University of California-Riverside Demographics & Diversity Overview

85%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
5%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Riverside has a diverse student body with 85% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
11.3%(2,486)
Hispanic
40.5%(8,915)
African American
3.3%(734)
Asian
38.2%(8,398)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(43)
Two or More Races
5.0%(1,092)
Unknown
1.4%(302)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color85%
Total Enrollment26,809
International Students5%

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
48.3%(11,064)
Women
51.7%(11,847)

Gender Statistics

Men11,064

41% of total enrollment

Women11,847

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Riverside serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.7%(848)
18-19
42.2%(9,660)
20-21
36.3%(8,319)
22-24
11.9%(2,723)
25+
5.9%(1,361)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.9%(75)
22-24
28.8%(1,121)
25+
69.3%(2,701)

Age Diversity Insights

78%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of California-Riverside attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 95% in-state residents, 1% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
94.6%(5,226)
Out-of-State
0.7%(36)
International
4.7%(260)

Regional Representation

In-State5,226

95% of student body

Out-of-State36

1% of student body

International260

5% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

85%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age