Willamette University Demographics & Diversity Overview

32%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
1%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Willamette University has a diverse student body with 32% 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
67.0%(893)
Hispanic
14.9%(198)
African American
1.9%(25)
Asian
5.0%(66)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(8)
Two or More Races
7.9%(105)
Unknown
2.2%(29)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color32%
Total Enrollment1,909
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 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.5%(554)
Women
59.5%(813)

Gender Statistics

Men554

29% of total enrollment

Women813

43% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Willamette University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(25)
18-19
50.9%(696)
20-21
39.3%(537)
22-24
6.3%(86)
25+
1.7%(23)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
6.3%(34)
22-24
30.4%(165)
25+
63.3%(343)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

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 25% in-state residents, 74% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
24.9%(130)
Out-of-State
74.0%(387)
International
1.1%(6)

Regional Representation

In-State130

25% of student body

Out-of-State387

74% of student body

International6

1% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

32%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age