Western Nevada College Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
0%
International
3
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western Nevada College has a diverse student body with 45% 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
55.1%(1,975)
Hispanic
26.2%(939)
African American
1.7%(61)
Asian
2.5%(89)
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.1%(75)
Pacific Islander
0.5%(17)
Two or More Races
5.5%(197)
Unknown
6.4%(229)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment3,582
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 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.3%(1,660)
Women
53.7%(1,922)

Gender Statistics

Men1,660

46% of total enrollment

Women1,922

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western Nevada College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 27% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 34% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
30.5%(1,093)
18-19
17.1%(614)
20-21
10.2%(365)
22-24
8.5%(303)
25+
33.7%(1,207)

Age Diversity Insights

27%

Traditional Age (18-21)

34%

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 150% in-state residents, -50% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(427)

Regional Representation

In-State427

150% of student body

States Represented

3 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

34%

Non-Traditional Age