Virginia Wesleyan University Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
1%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Virginia Wesleyan University has a diverse student body with 54% 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
44.7%(732)
Hispanic
8.5%(139)
African American
21.0%(344)
Asian
2.5%(41)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%(19)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(7)
Two or More Races
4.3%(71)
Unknown
17.3%(284)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment1,793
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Virginia Wesleyan University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.8%(734)
Women
56.2%(942)

Gender Statistics

Men734

41% of total enrollment

Women942

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Virginia Wesleyan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.7%(137)
18-19
39.5%(556)
20-21
31.9%(449)
22-24
9.6%(135)
25+
9.4%(132)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(1)
22-24
42.4%(36)
25+
56.5%(48)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

7%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Virginia Wesleyan 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 56% in-state residents, 44% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
55.6%(205)
Out-of-State
43.6%(161)
International
0.8%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State205

56% of student body

Out-of-State161

44% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age