Central Washington University Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
1%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Central Washington University has a diverse student body with 45% 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
54.5%(9,853)
Hispanic
22.3%(4,034)
African American
3.6%(655)
Asian
5.1%(923)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(126)
Pacific Islander
0.7%(125)
Two or More Races
7.8%(1,413)
Unknown
5.2%(939)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment19,286
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 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.3%(8,537)
Women
53.6%(9,879)
Other
0.0%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men8,537

44% of total enrollment

Women9,879

51% 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 26% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.4%(35)
18-19
29.3%(2,431)
20-21
29.1%(2,421)
22-24
21.5%(1,788)
25+
19.7%(1,634)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.2%(1)
20-21
3.5%(17)
22-24
33.3%(162)
25+
63.0%(307)

Age Diversity Insights

26%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

5%

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
98.4%(1,458)
Out-of-State
1.0%(15)
International
0.5%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State1,458

98% of student body

Out-of-State15

1% of student body

International8

1% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age