Webster University Demographics & Diversity Overview

35%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
21%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Webster University has a diverse student body with 35% students of color and 21% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
63.7%(1,518)
Hispanic
6.7%(160)
African American
16.4%(391)
Asian
3.7%(87)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
4.7%(113)
Unknown
4.5%(108)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color35%
Total Enrollment8,527
International Students21%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Webster University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.5%(1,039)
Women
58.5%(1,463)

Gender Statistics

Men1,039

12% of total enrollment

Women1,463

17% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Webster University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 48% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.1%(2)
18-19
22.2%(489)
20-21
32.8%(723)
22-24
24.2%(534)
25+
20.7%(456)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.5%(26)
22-24
24.2%(1,306)
25+
75.3%(4,070)

Age Diversity Insights

48%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

71%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Webster University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 21% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 56% in-state residents, 24% out-of-state students, and 21% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
55.6%(233)
Out-of-State
23.6%(99)
International
20.8%(87)

Regional Representation

In-State233

56% of student body

Out-of-State99

24% of student body

International87

21% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

35%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

21%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age