Western Connecticut State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
0%
International
20
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western Connecticut State University has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
51.9%(2,248)
Hispanic
27.2%(1,179)
African American
8.9%(387)
Asian
5.1%(223)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(16)
Two or More Races
4.7%(205)
Unknown
1.8%(77)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment5,102
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Western Connecticut State University has a gender distribution of 51% female students and 49% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.5%(2,109)
Women
51.5%(2,236)

Gender Statistics

Men2,109

41% of total enrollment

Women2,236

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western Connecticut State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 53% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.2%(150)
18-19
32.9%(1,166)
20-21
32.4%(1,148)
22-24
18.2%(644)
25+
12.3%(434)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.9%(11)
22-24
23.4%(139)
25+
74.7%(444)

Age Diversity Insights

53%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Western Connecticut State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 73% in-state residents, 27% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.3%(506)
Out-of-State
26.5%(183)
International
0.1%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State506

73% of student body

Out-of-State183

27% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

20 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age