A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UC Berkeley are predominantly Asian with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
27%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
35%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
14%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 5% more male students than female students enrolled at University of California Berkeley with a gender ratio of 14% men to 13% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UC Berkeley has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
13%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,455
|
| Women |
6,166
|
UC Berkeley serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 79 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
79%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
24% 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 | 6.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110635 IPEDS survey data for University of California Berkeley.
Last updated February 24, 2025