Walla Walla University Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
6%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Walla Walla University has a diverse student body with 40% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
56.4%(752)
Hispanic
22.6%(301)
African American
3.3%(44)
Asian
5.7%(76)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.7%(9)
Two or More Races
9.7%(129)
Unknown
1.4%(19)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment1,684
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Walla Walla University has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.2%(740)
Women
48.8%(705)

Gender Statistics

Men740

44% of total enrollment

Women705

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Walla Walla University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.9%(49)
18-19
41.0%(519)
20-21
33.5%(424)
22-24
16.1%(204)
25+
5.5%(70)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(2)
22-24
26.7%(35)
25+
71.8%(94)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Walla Walla University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 27% in-state residents, 67% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
27.4%(87)
Out-of-State
67.0%(213)
International
5.7%(18)

Regional Representation

In-State87

27% of student body

Out-of-State213

67% of student body

International18

6% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

40%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age