University of California-Santa Barbara Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
13%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Santa Barbara has a diverse student body with 57% students of color and 13% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
35.4%(7,311)
Hispanic
28.5%(5,885)
African American
2.1%(437)
Asian
21.1%(4,368)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(23)
Two or More Races
9.8%(2,030)
Unknown
2.9%(598)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment26,420
International Students13%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of California-Santa Barbara has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.2%(10,360)
Women
55.8%(13,099)

Gender Statistics

Men10,360

39% of total enrollment

Women13,099

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Santa Barbara serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 84% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.4%(568)
18-19
39.4%(9,240)
20-21
44.2%(10,374)
22-24
11.6%(2,731)
25+
2.3%(546)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.8%(53)
22-24
25.7%(761)
25+
72.5%(2,146)

Age Diversity Insights

84%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of California-Santa Barbara attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 13% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 78% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
78.1%(3,863)
Out-of-State
9.4%(463)
International
12.5%(618)

Regional Representation

In-State3,863

78% of student body

Out-of-State463

9% of student body

International618

13% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

13%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age