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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
39% of total enrollment
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
Graduate Student Ages
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
Regional Representation
78% of student body
9% of student body
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