Washington University in St Louis Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
11%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Washington University in St Louis has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 11% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
47.6%(3,570)
Hispanic
12.5%(940)
African American
10.0%(750)
Asian
21.1%(1,583)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
6.6%(492)
Unknown
1.9%(141)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment17,012
International Students11%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Washington University in St Louis has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.4%(3,690)
Women
54.6%(4,442)

Gender Statistics

Men3,690

22% of total enrollment

Women4,442

26% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Washington University in St Louis serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(64)
18-19
39.5%(3,209)
20-21
43.6%(3,548)
22-24
8.7%(707)
25+
7.4%(604)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(3)
20-21
1.8%(159)
22-24
44.0%(3,905)
25+
54.2%(4,813)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

52%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Washington University in St Louis attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 11% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 12% in-state residents, 77% out-of-state students, and 11% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
12.0%(217)
Out-of-State
76.9%(1,391)
International
11.1%(200)

Regional Representation

In-State217

12% of student body

Out-of-State1,391

77% of student body

International200

11% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

11%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age