Walden University Demographics & Diversity Overview

58%
Minority Students
85%
Female Students
33%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Walden University has a diverse student body with 58% students of color and 33% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
41.9%(4,947)
Hispanic
9.6%(1,139)
African American
37.6%(4,434)
Asian
1.7%(196)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.3%(31)
Two or More Races
2.5%(290)
Unknown
6.5%(765)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color58%
Total Enrollment67,717
International Students33%

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
15.2%(1,809)
Women
84.8%(10,060)

Gender Statistics

Men1,809

3% of total enrollment

Women10,060

15% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Walden University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 2% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 56% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

18-19
0.2%(14)
20-21
2.5%(183)
22-24
7.8%(572)
25+
89.6%(6,591)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.2%(75)
22-24
3.6%(1,328)
25+
96.2%(35,450)

Age Diversity Insights

2%

Traditional Age (18-21)

56%

Non-Traditional (25+)

82%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Walden University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 33% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 33% in-state residents, 33% out-of-state students, and 33% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
33.3%(1)
Out-of-State
33.3%(1)
International
33.3%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State1

33% of student body

Out-of-State1

33% of student body

International1

33% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

58%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

85%

Female Students

Global Reach

33%

International

Age Diversity

56%

Non-Traditional Age