University of Washington-Seattle Campus Demographics & Diversity Overview

58%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
16%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Washington-Seattle Campus has a diverse student body with 58% students of color and 16% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
33.8%(11,862)
Hispanic
9.4%(3,301)
African American
3.7%(1,283)
Asian
26.2%(9,195)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(126)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(109)
Two or More Races
7.5%(2,637)
Unknown
18.6%(6,535)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color58%
Total Enrollment57,633
International Students16%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Washington-Seattle Campus has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.1%(19,584)
Women
50.9%(20,266)

Gender Statistics

Men19,584

34% of total enrollment

Women20,266

35% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Washington-Seattle Campus serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.5%(1,862)
18-19
39.6%(13,475)
20-21
38.9%(13,228)
22-24
9.9%(3,366)
25+
6.2%(2,100)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(5)
20-21
1.7%(275)
22-24
25.6%(4,130)
25+
72.6%(11,695)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

31%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Washington-Seattle Campus attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 16% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 64% in-state residents, 20% out-of-state students, and 16% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
63.8%(4,422)
Out-of-State
19.9%(1,379)
International
16.3%(1,127)

Regional Representation

In-State4,422

64% of student body

Out-of-State1,379

20% of student body

International1,127

16% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

58%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

16%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age