The following tables and charts show gender distribution for graduate students at UBC from 1991 - 2011 Winter Session (November 1 snapshot data).

Registration distribution by gender, although not wide spread, does show differences. In 1991 Winter Session, 54.64% of graduate students were male, by 2001 Winter Session, the roles had been reversed with 55.43% being female. The most balanced period was 1997 Winter Session with 50.43% being female and 49.56% being male. The overall averages: 51.83% (female), 48.15% (male).

Looking at just master's level graduate students, we can see that there are more females participating. The overall averages: 56.69% (female), 43.20% (male). The 2008 Winter session saw the highest female percentage (60.32%) ever in the 21 years worth of available data.

Looking at doctoral level graduate students, it's clear that more male students participate.  The overall averages:  43.02% (female), 57.35% (male).

1991 - 2011 Sex Distribution Review from November Snapshot Data (ZIP File - Excel format - 121 KB)