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%
|
There are 29% more male students than female students enrolled at University of California San Diego with a gender ratio of 11% men to 9% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UCSD has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
9%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,840
|
| Women |
3,744
|
UCSD 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 |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 5.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110680 IPEDS survey data for University of California San Diego.
Last updated February 24, 2025