Walden University Demographics & Diversity Overview

56%
Minority Students
85%
Female Students
Infinity%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Walden University has a diverse student body with 56% students of color and Infinity% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
43.7%(2,738)
Hispanic
10.0%(628)
African American
35.1%(2,202)
Asian
1.6%(98)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(20)
Two or More Races
2.1%(134)
Unknown
7.1%(442)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color56%
Total Enrollment42,312
International StudentsInfinity%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Walden University has a gender distribution of 85% female students and 15% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
15.4%(967)
Women
84.6%(5,331)

Gender Statistics

Men967

2% of total enrollment

Women5,331

13% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Walden University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 3% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 88% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

18-19
0.2%(13)
20-21
3.1%(195)
22-24
8.3%(520)
25+
88.4%(5,566)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.1%(30)
22-24
3.1%(1,132)
25+
96.8%(34,840)

Age Diversity Insights

3%

Traditional Age (18-21)

88%

Non-Traditional (25+)

85%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

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

Geographic Origin

In-State
33.3%(1)
International
66.7%(2)

Regional Representation

In-State1

Infinity% of student body

International2

Infinity% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

56%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

85%

Female Students

Global Reach

Infinity%

International

Age Diversity

88%

Non-Traditional Age