Washburn University Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
5%
International
13
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Washburn University has a diverse student body with 33% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
65.5%(3,408)
Hispanic
14.0%(730)
African American
7.9%(411)
Asian
2.2%(115)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(51)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
6.0%(312)
Unknown
3.3%(171)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment6,302
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Washburn University has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.1%(1,967)
Women
63.9%(3,477)

Gender Statistics

Men1,967

31% of total enrollment

Women3,477

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Washburn University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 46% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.6%(718)
18-19
28.0%(1,378)
20-21
23.4%(1,153)
22-24
15.0%(739)
25+
19.1%(942)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.9%(14)
22-24
32.6%(239)
25+
65.4%(480)

Age Diversity Insights

46%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Washburn University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 92% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
92.1%(812)
Out-of-State
3.1%(27)
International
4.9%(43)

Regional Representation

In-State812

92% of student body

Out-of-State27

3% of student body

International43

5% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age