UCSB Diversity & Demographics

Much Higher Than Average Diversity

We combine factors of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity to create an overall diversity grade for each school.

Highly diverse across all factors, University of California - Santa Barbara is ranked #140 nationwide.

Good Representation of Many Races

Many college students value the ability to meet and learn from different ethnic and racial groups, which is possible at a diverse institution such as this one.

Sitting at #234, University of California - Santa Barbara is ranked quite high in ethnic diversity nationally.

UCSB boasts excellent racial diversity.

The racial diversity of the faculty is above average.

Equal Balance of Male and Female Students

If you desire a campus with a nice mix of males and females, this may be the school for you.

At University of California - Santa Barbara, the disparity between men and women on campus is far lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at UCSB is equally balanced.

This university is ranked at #712 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 10,516 males and 12,554 females.

The male to female ratio at UCSB is excellent.

The ratio of male to female faculty at UCSB is above average.

Higher Than Average Chance your Roommate Will be From Another State

Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States? If so this may be a good option for you.

We examined where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending to create the geographic diversity ranking.

Over 90% of the students attending University of California - Santa Barbara come from within California. UCSB's rating of #604 makes it above average in this factor.

What is the Age Range of the Students?

Some college students prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

The traditional student is between the ages of 18-21. At University of California - Santa Barbara, 70.7% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank UCSB #3,560 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  The root word of diversity is from the Latin, "diversus" which means "various". Today we use it to describe a mixing together of people, traditions, cultures and ideas. Diversity can be a huge benefit to students, as it not only exposes them to new ideas and ways of thinking, it prepares them for the varied workforce of tomorrow, as well as inspires innovation and creativity.

• How is UCSB doing at attracting and supporting students from all economic backgrounds?

  Schools with higher than average racial and ethnic diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as economic backgrounds. Get a better idea of how UCSB supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• Is Diversity Important to UCSB?

  What are you seeking in regards to college diversity? Get a hold of the school to see what kind of support groups and clubs are available to inspire unique perspectives.