A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UCI are predominantly Asian with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 85% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
15%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
25%
|
| Asian |
37%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
16%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 21% more female students than male students enrolled at University of California Irvine with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UCI has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
16,257
|
| Women |
19,680
|
UCI serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
36% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 4.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110653 IPEDS survey data for University of California Irvine.