Central Washington University Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
1%
International
17
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Central Washington University has a diverse student body with 43% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.9%(4,747)
Hispanic
20.4%(1,734)
African American
5.2%(440)
Asian
4.6%(390)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(57)
Pacific Islander
0.9%(78)
Two or More Races
8.7%(737)
Unknown
3.7%(315)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment9,257
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

Central Washington University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Central Washington University has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.2%(4,131)
Women
52.7%(4,612)
Other
0.1%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men4,131

45% of total enrollment

Women4,612

50% of total enrollment

Other7

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Central Washington University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.1%(6)
18-19
24.5%(2,142)
20-21
31.1%(2,723)
22-24
24.0%(2,101)
25+
20.3%(1,771)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.2%(1)
20-21
4.7%(24)
22-24
26.3%(135)
25+
68.9%(354)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

6%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Central Washington University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 98% in-state residents, 1% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.5%(1,334)
Out-of-State
0.8%(11)
International
0.7%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State1,334

98% of student body

Out-of-State11

1% of student body

International10

1% of student body

States Represented

17 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age