Washburn University Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
6%
International
9
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Washburn University has a diverse student body with 33% 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
65.7%(2,986)
Hispanic
13.8%(629)
African American
7.9%(359)
Asian
1.7%(79)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(37)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
5.5%(251)
Unknown
4.4%(199)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment5,460
International Students6%

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 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.5%(1,728)
Women
63.5%(3,005)

Gender Statistics

Men1,728

32% of total enrollment

Women3,005

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Washburn University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
15.5%(735)
18-19
25.1%(1,189)
20-21
24.0%(1,134)
22-24
17.0%(804)
25+
18.4%(871)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
1.7%(12)
22-24
30.1%(219)
25+
68.1%(495)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Washburn 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 89% in-state residents, 5% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.9%(656)
Out-of-State
5.4%(40)
International
5.7%(42)

Regional Representation

In-State656

89% of student body

Out-of-State40

5% of student body

International42

6% of student body

States Represented

9 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age