Race & Ethnicity
University of California-Santa Cruz has a diverse student body with 64% students of color and 2% 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 Cruz offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
University of California-Santa Cruz has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
45% of total enrollment
45% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
University of California-Santa Cruz serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 77% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
77%
Traditional Age (18-21)
3%
Non-Traditional (25+)
10%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
University of California-Santa Cruz attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 92% in-state residents, 7% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
92% of student body
7% of student body
2% of student body
States Represented
45 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
64%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
50%
Female Students
Global Reach
2%
International
Age Diversity
3%
Non-Traditional Age