University of California-San Diego Demographics & Diversity Overview

67%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
11%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of California-San Diego has a diverse student body with 67% 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
21.6%(6,450)
Hispanic
27.8%(8,294)
African American
1.9%(580)
Asian
39.2%(11,718)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(39)
Two or More Races
6.9%(2,063)
Unknown
2.3%(689)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color67%
Total Enrollment44,050
International Students11%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of California-San Diego has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.8%(16,650)
Women
52.2%(18,158)

Gender Statistics

Men16,650

38% of total enrollment

Women18,158

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-San Diego serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.7%(922)
18-19
38.7%(13,083)
20-21
42.2%(14,244)
22-24
12.2%(4,130)
25+
4.2%(1,413)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(4)
20-21
2.8%(241)
22-24
39.0%(3,352)
25+
58.1%(4,987)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

21%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of California-San Diego 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
79.5%(5,556)
Out-of-State
9.3%(653)
International
11.1%(777)

Regional Representation

In-State5,556

80% of student body

Out-of-State653

9% of student body

International777

11% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

67%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

11%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age