University of California-San Diego Demographics & Diversity Overview

67%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
11%
International
43
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%(6,150)
Hispanic
27.6%(7,859)
African American
1.9%(546)
Asian
39.4%(11,223)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(33)
Two or More Races
7.0%(1,990)
Unknown
2.3%(662)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color67%
Total Enrollment42,006
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
47.6%(15,764)
Women
52.4%(17,332)

Gender Statistics

Men15,764

38% of total enrollment

Women17,332

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of California-San Diego serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 80% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.9%(946)
18-19
39.7%(13,133)
20-21
40.3%(13,343)
22-24
12.8%(4,237)
25+
4.3%(1,437)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
3.2%(281)
22-24
39.1%(3,483)
25+
57.7%(5,142)

Age Diversity Insights

80%

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 81% in-state residents, 8% out-of-state students, and 11% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
81.3%(5,308)
Out-of-State
7.7%(500)
International
11.1%(722)

Regional Representation

In-State5,308

81% of student body

Out-of-State500

8% of student body

International722

11% of student body

States Represented

43 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