UCSB Demographics & Diversity Report
Many schools pride themselves on their diversity, but what does that mean, really? College Factual ran the numbers to find out how diverse the average college campus really is, taking into account race, gender, the ages of the students, and where they're from. Read the UCSB diversity report below.- Student Population
- Diversity Rankings
- Racial/Ethnic Diversity
- Male/Female Diversity
- Location Diversity
- Student Age Diversity
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UCSB Student Population
How Many Students Attend University of California - Santa Barbara?
UCSB total enrollment is approximately 26,314 students.
22,846 are undergraduates and 2,787 are graduate students.
UCSB Undergraduate Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time UCSB undergraduate population is made up of 55% women, and 45% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
UCSB Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 6,808 |
| Hispanic | 5,738 |
| Asian | 3,944 |
| International | 3,401 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 1,930 |
| Unknown | 508 |
| Black or African American | 456 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
UCSB Graduate Student Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Graduate Students
About 45% of full-time grad students are women, and 55% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
UCSB Racial-Ethnic Breakdown of Graduate Students
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 1,171 |
| International | 877 |
| Asian | 297 |
| Hispanic | 260 |
| Black or African American | 70 |
| Unknown | 65 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 25 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
High Ranking in Overall Diversity Nationwide
UCSB achieved a College Factual diversity rank of #140 out of 3,514 total schools in the ranking.
College Factual measured the diversity of four different categories: student race/ethnicity, student ages, student genders, and student locations. Colleges that had the most variety in all four categories have the highest overall diversity rankings.
How Does UCSB Diversity Compare to National Averages?
UCSB is considered to have excellent overall diversity when compared to the nationwide average.
Extremely Racially/Ethnically Diverse
UCSB is ranked 234 out of 3,790 when it comes to the racial/ethnic diversity of the students.
Many students are seeking a school with high levels of racial/ethnic diversity. This not only creates an atmosphere where those who are typically in the minority feel more supported, but also allows more interaction between racial groups leading to the open exchange of ideas and values.
UCSB Racial Demographics:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 8,239 |
| Hispanic | 6,120 |
| International | 4,381 |
| Asian | 4,349 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 1,990 |
| Unknown | 606 |
| Black or African American | 540 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 37 |
High Racial/Ethnic Diversity Among Faculty
University of California - Santa Barbara Faculty Racial/Ethnic Demographics:
| Ethnicity | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 2,832 |
| Asian | 366 |
| Black or African American | 135 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 22 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| International | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
Learn more about the faculty at UCSB.
Close to Even Male/Female Ratio
UCSB ranks 712 out of 3,790 when it comes to gender parity on campus.
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 14,064 female students and 12,250 male students at UCSB.
Even Balance of Male & Female Teachers
Reporting of the gender of UCSB is unknown or unavailable.
There are more male teachers than female teachers at this school.
There are approximately 2,397 female teachers and 2,570 male teachers.
Average Geographic Diversity
UCSB ranks 798 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
4.64% of UCSB students come from out of state, and 10.77% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 36 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
Top 5 States
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| California | 4,248 |
| New York | 24 |
| Colorado | 15 |
| Massachusetts | 14 |
| Illinois | 13 |
International Students at UCSB
Students from 88 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from China, India, and South Korea.
Learn more about international students at UCSB.
Above Average Student Age Diversity
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At UCSB, 73.34% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 9,610 |
| 18-19 | 8,767 |
| 22-24 | 3,555 |
| 25-29 | 1,800 |
| 30-34 | 535 |
| 35 and over | 342 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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