Western Colorado University Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
1%
International
33
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western Colorado University has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
52.1%(2,699)
Hispanic
25.6%(1,326)
African American
6.5%(335)
Asian
3.0%(153)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(54)
Pacific Islander
0.8%(43)
Two or More Races
3.2%(164)
Unknown
7.8%(403)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment5,767
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Western Colorado University has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.7%(2,631)
Women
49.3%(2,555)

Gender Statistics

Men2,631

46% of total enrollment

Women2,555

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western Colorado University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 29% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
43.4%(1,546)
18-19
24.2%(862)
20-21
18.1%(645)
22-24
7.2%(256)
25+
7.1%(251)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.1%(5)
22-24
16.2%(75)
25+
82.7%(383)

Age Diversity Insights

29%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

10%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Western Colorado University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 75% in-state residents, 24% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
75.0%(315)
Out-of-State
23.8%(100)
International
1.2%(5)

Regional Representation

In-State315

75% of student body

Out-of-State100

24% of student body

International5

1% of student body

States Represented

33 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age