Ohio Wesleyan University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
8%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ohio Wesleyan University has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.1%(1,068)
Hispanic
5.8%(80)
African American
7.4%(102)
Asian
3.4%(47)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
5.1%(71)
Unknown
1.0%(14)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment1,499
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Ohio Wesleyan University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.1%(646)
Women
56.9%(853)

Gender Statistics

Men646

43% of total enrollment

Women853

57% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ohio Wesleyan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 85% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.1%(2)
18-19
44.0%(639)
20-21
43.3%(629)
22-24
11.8%(172)
25+
0.7%(10)

Age Diversity Insights

85%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Ohio Wesleyan University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 70% in-state residents, 22% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
69.9%(299)
Out-of-State
22.4%(96)
International
7.7%(33)

Regional Representation

In-State299

70% of student body

Out-of-State96

22% of student body

International33

8% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age