A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UCSB are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 65% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of California Santa Barbara has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
35%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
26%
|
| Asian |
19%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 6% more male students than female students enrolled at University of California Santa Barbara with a gender ratio of 6% men to 5% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UCSB has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6%
|
| Women |
5%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,458
|
| Women |
1,378
|
UCSB serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
9%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
28% 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 | 2.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110705 IPEDS survey data for University of California Santa Barbara.
Last updated February 24, 2025