A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UCLA 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 |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
21%
|
| Asian |
29%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
13%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 2% more male students than female students enrolled at University of California Los Angeles with a gender ratio of 15% men to 14% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UCLA has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15%
|
| Women |
14%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,886
|
| Women |
6,752
|
UCLA 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 |
13%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
26% 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 | 5.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110662 IPEDS survey data for University of California Los Angeles.
Last updated February 24, 2025