Pennsylvania Western University Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
2%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Pennsylvania Western University has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.6%(8,108)
Hispanic
4.1%(424)
African American
9.0%(940)
Asian
1.2%(126)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(17)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
3.4%(352)
Unknown
4.6%(476)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment15,415
International Students2%

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
38.9%(4,105)
Women
61.1%(6,459)

Gender Statistics

Men4,105

27% of total enrollment

Women6,459

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Pennsylvania Western University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.7%(140)
18-19
33.4%(2,787)
20-21
34.1%(2,843)
22-24
15.6%(1,299)
25+
15.2%(1,267)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(42)
22-24
23.1%(685)
25+
75.5%(2,242)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

31%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Pennsylvania Western University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 94% in-state residents, 4% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
94.2%(1,439)
Out-of-State
3.9%(60)
International
1.8%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State1,439

94% of student body

Out-of-State60

4% of student body

International28

2% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age