University of West Alabama Demographics & Diversity Overview

51%
Minority Students
72%
Female Students
3%
International
14
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of West Alabama has a diverse student body with 51% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
47.6%(1,548)
Hispanic
2.9%(95)
African American
38.1%(1,239)
Asian
0.1%(4)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%(29)
Two or More Races
2.2%(70)
Unknown
8.2%(266)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color51%
Total Enrollment8,933
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of West Alabama has a gender distribution of 72% female students and 28% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
28.4%(948)
Women
71.6%(2,388)

Gender Statistics

Men948

11% of total enrollment

Women2,388

27% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of West Alabama serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 30% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 35% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.4%(63)
18-19
17.1%(457)
20-21
19.8%(530)
22-24
17.1%(458)
25+
43.6%(1,164)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.2%(8)
22-24
12.6%(443)
25+
87.2%(3,068)

Age Diversity Insights

30%

Traditional Age (18-21)

35%

Non-Traditional (25+)

63%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of West Alabama attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 79% in-state residents, 18% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.0%(244)
Out-of-State
18.1%(56)
International
2.9%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State244

79% of student body

Out-of-State56

18% of student body

International9

3% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

51%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

72%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

35%

Non-Traditional Age

University of West Alabama - Demographics & Diversity