Race & Ethnicity
Wesleyan University has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 13% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Wesleyan University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Wesleyan University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
44% of total enrollment
51% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Wesleyan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
89%
Traditional Age (18-21)
1%
Non-Traditional (25+)
6%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Wesleyan University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 13% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 8% in-state residents, 80% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
8% of student body
80% of student body
13% of student body
States Represented
43 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
36%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
54%
Female Students
Global Reach
13%
International
Age Diversity
1%
Non-Traditional Age