Western Oregon University Demographics & Diversity Overview

44%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
0%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western Oregon University 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
54.8%(3,148)
Hispanic
24.1%(1,382)
African American
2.2%(128)
Asian
3.8%(220)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(47)
Pacific Islander
1.1%(61)
Two or More Races
4.9%(280)
Unknown
8.3%(474)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color44%
Total Enrollment6,547
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Western Oregon University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.1%(2,166)
Women
62.9%(3,669)

Gender Statistics

Men2,166

33% of total enrollment

Women3,669

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western Oregon University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 34% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.6%(18)
18-19
29.9%(973)
20-21
31.2%(1,013)
22-24
21.3%(692)
25+
17.0%(553)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(9)
22-24
16.1%(98)
25+
82.4%(501)

Age Diversity Insights

34%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Western Oregon 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 89% in-state residents, 10% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
89.0%(552)
Out-of-State
10.5%(65)
International
0.5%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State552

89% of student body

Out-of-State65

10% of student body

International3

0% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

44%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age