Whitworth University Demographics & Diversity Overview

32%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
3%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Whitworth University has a diverse student body with 32% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.2%(1,368)
Hispanic
13.4%(277)
African American
2.9%(60)
Asian
4.6%(95)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(8)
Pacific Islander
1.9%(40)
Two or More Races
9.7%(201)
Unknown
0.9%(19)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color32%
Total Enrollment2,659
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Whitworth University has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.4%(908)
Women
58.6%(1,286)

Gender Statistics

Men908

34% of total enrollment

Women1,286

48% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Whitworth University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 75% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(22)
18-19
44.1%(855)
20-21
41.3%(800)
22-24
10.8%(209)
25+
2.7%(53)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.2%(9)
22-24
28.1%(114)
25+
69.7%(283)

Age Diversity Insights

75%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

17%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Whitworth University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 73% in-state residents, 24% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
73.4%(403)
Out-of-State
23.9%(131)
International
2.7%(15)

Regional Representation

In-State403

73% of student body

Out-of-State131

24% of student body

International15

3% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

32%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age