| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| International | 265 | 35.96% |
| White | 194 | 26.32% |
| Hispanic | 148 | 20.08% |
| Asian | 67 | 9.09% |
| Unknown | 27 | 3.66% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 20 | 2.71% |
| Black or African American | 15 | 2.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.14% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0.14% |
The majority of UC Merced graduate students are International.