Wesleyan University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
13%
International
43
States Represented

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

White
60.0%(1,650)
Hispanic
12.4%(340)
African American
6.4%(176)
Asian
10.0%(276)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.0%(1)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
8.0%(219)
Unknown
3.2%(88)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment3,253
International Students13%

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

Men
46.3%(1,420)
Women
53.7%(1,649)

Gender Statistics

Men1,420

44% of total enrollment

Women1,649

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

Under 18
2.3%(70)
18-19
47.3%(1,436)
20-21
42.4%(1,286)
22-24
7.0%(213)
25+
1.0%(31)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.2%(4)
22-24
34.8%(64)
25+
63.0%(116)

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

In-State
7.5%(56)
Out-of-State
79.8%(593)
International
12.7%(94)

Regional Representation

In-State56

8% of student body

Out-of-State593

80% of student body

International94

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