Willamette University Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
1%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Willamette University has a diverse student body with 34% 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
64.5%(913)
Hispanic
14.5%(205)
African American
1.8%(25)
Asian
4.7%(67)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(8)
Two or More Races
7.8%(110)
Unknown
5.6%(80)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment2,079
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Willamette University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.0%(591)
Women
54.0%(888)
Other
10.0%(164.5)

Gender Statistics

Men591

28% of total enrollment

Women888

43% of total enrollment

Other164.5

8% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Willamette University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 97% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.3%(21)
18-19
56.7%(890)
20-21
34.3%(539)
22-24
6.5%(102)
25+
1.1%(18)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
4.8%(26)
22-24
29.0%(157)
25+
66.2%(358)

Age Diversity Insights

97%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Willamette 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 26% in-state residents, 73% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
25.8%(130)
Out-of-State
73.0%(368)
International
1.2%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State130

26% of student body

Out-of-State368

73% of student body

International6

1% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age