Pennsylvania Western University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
1%
International
32
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pennsylvania Western University has a diverse student body with 21% 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
78.5%(7,303)
Hispanic
4.0%(369)
African American
8.9%(829)
Asian
1.1%(105)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
3.4%(319)
Unknown
3.8%(353)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment12,778
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Pennsylvania Western University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
39.0%(3,671)
Women
61.0%(5,733)

Gender Statistics

Men3,671

29% of total enrollment

Women5,733

45% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pennsylvania Western University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.0%(192)
18-19
33.6%(3,159)
20-21
33.7%(3,169)
22-24
14.8%(1,394)
25+
15.8%(1,490)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(46)
22-24
24.6%(830)
25+
74.0%(2,498)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pennsylvania Western 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 93% in-state residents, 6% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
93.0%(1,780)
Out-of-State
5.5%(106)
International
1.5%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State1,780

93% of student body

Out-of-State106

6% of student body

International28

1% of student body

States Represented

32 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age