Western New England University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
43%
Female Students
2%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western New England University has a diverse student body with 26% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.9%(1,860)
Hispanic
10.9%(274)
African American
5.5%(139)
Asian
3.1%(79)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.1%(79)
Unknown
3.3%(83)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment3,732
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Western New England University has a gender distribution of 43% female students and 57% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
57.1%(1,471)
Women
42.9%(1,107)

Gender Statistics

Men1,471

39% of total enrollment

Women1,107

30% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western New England University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.4%(61)
18-19
35.7%(923)
20-21
43.2%(1,115)
22-24
16.2%(418)
25+
2.6%(67)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.0%(10)
22-24
39.1%(387)
25+
59.9%(593)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

31%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Western New England University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 57% in-state residents, 41% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
57.3%(418)
Out-of-State
40.5%(296)
International
2.2%(16)

Regional Representation

In-State418

57% of student body

Out-of-State296

41% of student body

International16

2% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

43%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age