Western Connecticut State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
51%
Female Students
0%
International
13
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%(1,966)
Hispanic
27.1%(1,026)
African American
8.7%(330)
Asian
4.8%(183)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(13)
Two or More Races
5.4%(204)
Unknown
1.8%(68)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment4,417
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%(1,844)
Women
51.5%(1,955)

Gender Statistics

Men1,844

42% of total enrollment

Women1,955

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western Connecticut State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 65% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.8%(145)
18-19
31.6%(1,199)
20-21
33.4%(1,269)
22-24
18.6%(708)
25+
12.6%(477)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(8)
22-24
22.7%(140)
25+
76.1%(470)

Age Diversity Insights

65%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

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 71% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
71.5%(439)
Out-of-State
28.5%(175)

Regional Representation

In-State439

71% of student body

Out-of-State175

29% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

51%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age