Wichita State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
3%
International
29
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
59.2%(6,313)
Hispanic
17.1%(1,823)
African American
6.6%(698)
Asian
8.0%(850)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(77)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(15)
Two or More Races
5.6%(592)
Unknown
2.7%(287)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment16,216
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 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.6%(5,257)
Women
56.4%(6,792)

Gender Statistics

Men5,257

32% of total enrollment

Women6,792

42% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wichita State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
6.1%(740)
18-19
26.6%(3,202)
20-21
27.3%(3,288)
22-24
17.8%(2,143)
25+
22.2%(2,676)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
4.0%(166)
22-24
37.2%(1,550)
25+
58.8%(2,451)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

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 80% in-state residents, 17% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
80.0%(1,409)
Out-of-State
16.6%(293)
International
3.4%(60)

Regional Representation

In-State1,409

80% of student body

Out-of-State293

17% of student body

International60

3% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age