Walla Walla University Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
48%
Female Students
6%
International
25
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Walla Walla University has a diverse student body with 41% 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
55.5%(671)
Hispanic
23.5%(284)
African American
3.5%(42)
Asian
5.9%(71)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(5)
Two or More Races
10.1%(122)
Unknown
1.0%(12)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment1,432
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 48% female students and 52% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
51.5%(670)
Women
48.5%(630)

Gender Statistics

Men670

47% of total enrollment

Women630

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Walla Walla University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 69% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 6% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.0%(65)
18-19
35.3%(459)
20-21
33.4%(434)
22-24
20.7%(269)
25+
5.5%(72)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
14.4%(19)
25+
85.6%(113)

Age Diversity Insights

69%

Traditional Age (18-21)

6%

Non-Traditional (25+)

9%

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 29% in-state residents, 65% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
29.4%(87)
Out-of-State
64.5%(191)
International
6.1%(18)

Regional Representation

In-State87

29% of student body

Out-of-State191

65% of student body

International18

6% of student body

States Represented

25 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

48%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

6%

Non-Traditional Age