Western Carolina University Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
NaN%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western Carolina University has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
77.9%(8,497)
Hispanic
8.1%(880)
African American
6.6%(722)
Asian
1.3%(145)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(111)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(15)
Two or More Races
3.8%(414)
Unknown
1.2%(128)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment13,205
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Western Carolina University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.8%(4,781)
Women
57.2%(6,400)

Gender Statistics

Men4,781

36% of total enrollment

Women6,400

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western Carolina University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(132)
18-19
35.6%(3,568)
20-21
29.1%(2,909)
22-24
13.5%(1,350)
25+
20.5%(2,050)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
2.8%(45)
22-24
24.8%(401)
25+
72.4%(1,173)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

15%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

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

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(2)

Regional Representation

International2

NaN% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age