Ohio Wesleyan University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
7%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Ohio Wesleyan University has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
76.9%(1,006)
Hispanic
5.9%(77)
African American
7.4%(97)
Asian
3.4%(45)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
4.9%(64)
Unknown
1.1%(15)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment1,410
International Students7%

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 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.8%(617)
Women
56.2%(793)

Gender Statistics

Men617

44% of total enrollment

Women793

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Ohio Wesleyan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(18)
18-19
47.9%(676)
20-21
41.0%(578)
22-24
9.1%(129)
25+
0.6%(9)

Age Diversity Insights

89%

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 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 66% in-state residents, 27% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
66.0%(299)
Out-of-State
26.7%(121)
International
7.3%(33)

Regional Representation

In-State299

66% of student body

Out-of-State121

27% of student body

International33

7% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age