Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UCSD are predominantly Asian with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 79% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
21%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
37%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
17%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 6% more male students than female students enrolled at University of California San Diego with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UCSD has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
20,323
|
| Women |
19,253
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
UCSD serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 75 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
75%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
17%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
32% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 5.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110680 IPEDS survey data for University of California San Diego.