West Chester University of Pennsylvania Demographics & Diversity Overview

27%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
0%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

West Chester University of Pennsylvania has a diverse student body with 27% 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
73.4%(10,539)
Hispanic
7.2%(1,031)
African American
11.5%(1,647)
Asian
3.2%(465)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
3.6%(512)
Unknown
1.0%(142)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color27%
Total Enrollment17,275
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

West Chester University of Pennsylvania has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.7%(5,858)
Women
59.3%(8,534)

Gender Statistics

Men5,858

34% of total enrollment

Women8,534

49% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

West Chester University of Pennsylvania serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 75% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.2%(319)
18-19
36.2%(5,215)
20-21
38.4%(5,523)
22-24
14.8%(2,133)
25+
8.3%(1,201)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.8%(23)
22-24
26.1%(752)
25+
73.1%(2,108)

Age Diversity Insights

75%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

West Chester University of Pennsylvania attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 88% in-state residents, 12% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
88.0%(2,627)
Out-of-State
11.7%(349)
International
0.3%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State2,627

88% of student body

Out-of-State349

12% of student body

International8

0% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

27%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age