Wichita State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
3%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wichita State University has a diverse student body with 36% 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
59.1%(7,175)
Hispanic
17.2%(2,086)
African American
6.8%(820)
Asian
7.8%(945)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(88)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(18)
Two or More Races
5.5%(665)
Unknown
2.8%(340)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment18,874
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Wichita State University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.4%(5,920)
Women
56.6%(7,728)

Gender Statistics

Men5,920

31% of total enrollment

Women7,728

41% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wichita State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 50% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 21% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.5%(964)
18-19
26.0%(3,337)
20-21
26.7%(3,438)
22-24
17.5%(2,250)
25+
22.3%(2,867)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.3%(89)
22-24
34.2%(1,330)
25+
63.5%(2,466)

Age Diversity Insights

50%

Traditional Age (18-21)

21%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Wichita State 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 79% in-state residents, 19% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
78.9%(1,359)
Out-of-State
18.5%(319)
International
2.6%(45)

Regional Representation

In-State1,359

79% of student body

Out-of-State319

19% of student body

International45

3% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

21%

Non-Traditional Age