Western Carolina University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
NaN%
International
27
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western Carolina University has a diverse student body with 21% 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
78.2%(7,607)
Hispanic
8.1%(789)
African American
6.4%(618)
Asian
1.3%(130)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(96)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(14)
Two or More Races
3.7%(358)
Unknown
1.2%(118)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment11,635
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
42.9%(4,275)
Women
57.1%(5,681)

Gender Statistics

Men4,275

37% of total enrollment

Women5,681

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western Carolina University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.2%(120)
18-19
32.5%(3,236)
20-21
31.5%(3,134)
22-24
13.7%(1,362)
25+
21.1%(2,104)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(1)
20-21
2.6%(44)
22-24
23.1%(388)
25+
74.2%(1,246)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

14%

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%(7)

Regional Representation

International7

NaN% of student body

States Represented

27 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age