College of Western Idaho Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
0%
International
13
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

College of Western Idaho has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
70.0%(14,898)
Hispanic
16.3%(3,466)
African American
1.4%(307)
Asian
1.7%(370)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(168)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(43)
Two or More Races
3.5%(755)
Unknown
6.0%(1,266)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment21,423
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

College of Western Idaho offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

College of Western Idaho has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.3%(9,709)
Women
54.7%(11,714)

Gender Statistics

Men9,709

45% of total enrollment

Women11,714

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

College of Western Idaho serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 14% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
39.8%(4,109)
18-19
16.1%(1,662)
20-21
12.1%(1,249)
22-24
9.9%(1,020)
25+
22.1%(2,286)

Age Diversity Insights

14%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

College of Western Idaho attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 209% in-state residents, -109% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(1,495)

Regional Representation

In-State1,495

209% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age