Western Oregon University Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
1%
International
17
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western Oregon University has a diverse student body with 41% 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
59.0%(1,934)
Hispanic
24.0%(787)
African American
2.8%(92)
Asian
2.7%(90)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.9%(31)
Pacific Islander
1.5%(48)
Two or More Races
6.0%(198)
Unknown
3.0%(99)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment3,751
International Students1%

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 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.6%(1,148)
Women
65.4%(2,172)

Gender Statistics

Men1,148

31% of total enrollment

Women2,172

58% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western Oregon University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 62% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(8)
18-19
26.9%(894)
20-21
34.6%(1,148)
22-24
21.5%(713)
25+
16.8%(557)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.6%(7)
22-24
18.6%(80)
25+
79.8%(344)

Age Diversity Insights

62%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Western Oregon 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 80% in-state residents, 20% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.9%(430)
Out-of-State
19.5%(105)
International
0.6%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State430

80% of student body

Out-of-State105

20% of student body

International3

1% of student body

States Represented

17 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age