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
44.4%(641)
Hispanic
8.6%(124)
African American
20.6%(297)
Asian
2.8%(40)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(15)
Two or More Races
4.5%(65)
Unknown
18.2%(263)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment1,538
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
44.1%(652)
Women
55.9%(827)

Gender Statistics

Men652

42% of total enrollment

Women827

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Virginia Wesleyan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 0% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Age Diversity Insights

0%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

4%

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 73% in-state residents, 26% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.2%(205)
Out-of-State
25.7%(72)
International
1.1%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State205

73% of student body

Out-of-State72

26% 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

0%

Non-Traditional Age