Western Kentucky University Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
0%
International
38
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western Kentucky University has a diverse student body with 23% 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

White
76.9%(13,127)
Hispanic
5.9%(1,002)
African American
8.4%(1,433)
Asian
3.3%(563)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(47)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(19)
Two or More Races
4.0%(677)
Unknown
1.2%(212)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment19,863
International Students0%

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

Men
37.4%(6,488)
Women
61.9%(10,729)
Other
0.7%(122.5)

Gender Statistics

Men6,488

33% of total enrollment

Women10,729

54% of total enrollment

Other122.5

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western Kentucky University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.6%(2,124)
18-19
32.8%(4,780)
20-21
31.3%(4,560)
22-24
12.0%(1,756)
25+
9.4%(1,370)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
1.7%(36)
22-24
27.3%(593)
25+
71.0%(1,540)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

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, 29% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
71.1%(1,989)
Out-of-State
28.6%(800)
International
0.3%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State1,989

71% of student body

Out-of-State800

29% of student body

International7

0% of student body

States Represented

38 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age