Webster University Demographics & Diversity Overview

33%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
8%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Webster University has a diverse student body with 33% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
65.4%(1,375)
Hispanic
6.4%(135)
African American
15.2%(319)
Asian
3.6%(76)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
4.9%(103)
Unknown
4.3%(91)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color33%
Total Enrollment6,396
International Students8%

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
42.3%(929)
Women
57.7%(1,268)

Gender Statistics

Men929

15% of total enrollment

Women1,268

20% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Webster University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 23% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(12)
18-19
27.2%(598)
20-21
32.5%(713)
22-24
16.7%(366)
25+
23.1%(506)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(26)
22-24
11.4%(472)
25+
88.0%(3,649)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

23%

Non-Traditional (25+)

66%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Webster University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 69% in-state residents, 23% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
68.8%(285)
Out-of-State
23.4%(97)
International
7.7%(32)

Regional Representation

In-State285

69% of student body

Out-of-State97

23% of student body

International32

8% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

33%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

23%

Non-Traditional Age