Race & Ethnicity
Western Kentucky University has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Diversity Highlights
Cultural Engagement
Western Kentucky University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.
Gender Distribution
Western Kentucky University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.
Overall Gender Distribution
Gender Statistics
33% of total enrollment
54% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Western Kentucky University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Graduate Student Ages
Age Diversity Insights
64%
Traditional Age (18-21)
9%
Non-Traditional (25+)
12%
Graduate Students
Geographic Diversity
Western Kentucky University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 71% in-state residents, 28% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
71% of student body
28% of student body
0% of student body
States Represented
29 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
22%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
62%
Female Students
Global Reach
0%
International
Age Diversity
9%
Non-Traditional Age