University of West Georgia Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
1%
International
5
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of West Georgia 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
51.6%(4,423)
Hispanic
8.9%(762)
African American
31.8%(2,724)
Asian
1.3%(113)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(14)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(8)
Two or More Races
4.6%(394)
Unknown
1.6%(140)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment11,893
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of West Georgia has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.5%(3,074)
Women
64.5%(5,592)

Gender Statistics

Men3,074

26% of total enrollment

Women5,592

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of West Georgia serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.1%(617)
18-19
27.9%(2,415)
20-21
29.8%(2,583)
22-24
21.0%(1,821)
25+
14.2%(1,230)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.6%(19)
22-24
13.9%(449)
25+
85.5%(2,759)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

27%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of West Georgia attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 100% in-state residents, 0% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.3%(1,347)
International
0.7%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State1,347

100% of student body

International10

1% of student body

States Represented

5 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age