University of California-Santa Barbara Demographics & Diversity Overview

57%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
11%
International
46
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-Santa Barbara has a diverse student body with 57% students of color and 11% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
35.1%(7,747)
Hispanic
28.8%(6,346)
African American
2.1%(474)
Asian
20.9%(4,610)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(28)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(27)
Two or More Races
9.8%(2,171)
Unknown
3.0%(659)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color57%
Total Enrollment28,257
International Students11%

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
44.3%(11,122)
Women
55.7%(13,969)

Gender Statistics

Men11,122

39% of total enrollment

Women13,969

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-Santa Barbara serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 78% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.2%(521)
18-19
40.3%(9,357)
20-21
44.3%(10,295)
22-24
10.9%(2,539)
25+
2.2%(520)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.8%(50)
22-24
25.1%(713)
25+
73.1%(2,073)

Age Diversity Insights

78%

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 11% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 80% in-state residents, 9% out-of-state students, and 11% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
80.2%(4,023)
Out-of-State
8.7%(437)
International
11.0%(554)

Regional Representation

In-State4,023

80% of student body

Out-of-State437

9% of student body

International554

11% of student body

States Represented

46 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

57%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

11%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age