Wayne State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

43%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
3%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wayne State University has a diverse student body with 43% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
56.4%(8,826)
Hispanic
7.1%(1,110)
African American
16.2%(2,528)
Asian
13.6%(2,123)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(39)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(6)
Two or More Races
4.3%(668)
Unknown
2.2%(340)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color43%
Total Enrollment23,630
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Wayne State University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.7%(6,491)
Women
59.3%(9,467)

Gender Statistics

Men6,491

27% of total enrollment

Women9,467

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wayne State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.3%(531)
18-19
29.5%(4,712)
20-21
32.3%(5,156)
22-24
19.8%(3,156)
25+
15.0%(2,399)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.8%(140)
22-24
28.9%(2,214)
25+
69.3%(5,317)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Wayne State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 98% in-state residents, -1% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.8%(2,406)
International
3.2%(79)

Regional Representation

In-State2,406

98% of student body

International79

3% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

43%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age