Race & Ethnicity
Wesleyan University has a diverse student body with 41% students of color and 15% 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 56% female students and 44% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
42% of total enrollment
52% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Wesleyan University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 75% 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
75%
Traditional Age (18-21)
1%
Non-Traditional (25+)
7%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Wesleyan University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 15% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 10% in-state residents, 75% out-of-state students, and 15% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
10% of student body
75% of student body
15% of student body
States Represented
46 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
41%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
56%
Female Students
Global Reach
15%
International
Age Diversity
1%
Non-Traditional Age