Eastern Washington University Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
0%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Eastern Washington University has a diverse student body with 43% 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
57.2%(7,001)
Hispanic
14.5%(1,780)
African American
3.8%(459)
Asian
2.6%(318)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.7%(213)
Pacific Islander
0.8%(104)
Two or More Races
7.0%(859)
Unknown
12.3%(1,506)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment17,265
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Eastern Washington University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.2%(5,316)
Women
56.8%(6,991)

Gender Statistics

Men5,316

31% of total enrollment

Women6,991

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Eastern Washington University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 34% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.2%(667)
18-19
30.2%(2,186)
20-21
27.0%(1,953)
22-24
18.3%(1,327)
25+
15.3%(1,110)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.7%(61)
22-24
16.1%(563)
25+
82.1%(2,868)

Age Diversity Insights

34%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Eastern Washington University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 94% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.9%(1,240)
Out-of-State
6.1%(80)
International
0.1%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State1,240

94% of student body

Out-of-State80

6% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age