Western New England University Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
42%
Female Students
1%
International
15
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western New England University has a diverse student body with 25% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
74.4%(1,758)
Hispanic
10.5%(248)
African American
5.5%(129)
Asian
3.0%(70)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
3.1%(73)
Unknown
3.5%(82)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment3,430
International Students1%

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 42% female students and 58% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
58.1%(1,398)
Women
41.9%(1,008)

Gender Statistics

Men1,398

41% of total enrollment

Women1,008

29% 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

18-19
35.0%(841)
20-21
43.7%(1,052)
22-24
18.3%(440)
25+
3.0%(73)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.7%(38)
22-24
38.2%(391)
25+
58.1%(595)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

30%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Western New England University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 56% in-state residents, 43% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
55.7%(328)
Out-of-State
43.1%(254)
International
1.2%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State328

56% of student body

Out-of-State254

43% of student body

International7

1% of student body

States Represented

15 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

42%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age