Western Nevada College Demographics & Diversity Overview

44%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
0%
International
5
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western Nevada College has a diverse student body with 44% 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
56.4%(2,779)
Hispanic
25.8%(1,269)
African American
1.9%(96)
Asian
2.5%(121)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.9%(93)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(25)
Two or More Races
5.4%(265)
Unknown
5.7%(279)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color44%
Total Enrollment4,927
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Western Nevada College has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.9%(2,360)
Women
52.1%(2,567)

Gender Statistics

Men2,360

48% of total enrollment

Women2,567

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

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

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
39.9%(1,669)
18-19
16.9%(706)
20-21
9.3%(390)
22-24
7.6%(318)
25+
26.4%(1,105)

Age Diversity Insights

22%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Western Nevada College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 171% in-state residents, -71% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(502)

Regional Representation

In-State502

171% of student body

States Represented

5 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

44%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age