Hey everyone, I'm looking into applying to UC Irvine and I'm curious about the student demographics there. What's the racial and ethnic makeup of the student body at UC Irvine? TIA for any info you can provide!
Hello! UC Irvine has a very diverse student body, which is one of its unique aspects. The breakdown of racial and ethnic demographics for undergraduate students at UC Irvine is as follows:
- Asian: 35%
- Hispanic/Latino: 24%
- White: 16%
- Two or more races: 5%
- International students: 17% (may have additional racial/ethnic identities not included in the percentages above)
- Black/African American: 2%
- Native American/Pacific Islander: less than 1%
Please note that these percentages may vary slightly from year to year and could be subject to change. UC Irvine's diverse community certainly contributes to a rich and dynamic campus environment, enabling students to interact with and learn from individuals with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.
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