Wright State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

26%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
0%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wright State University has a diverse student body with 26% 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
73.7%(5,002)
Hispanic
4.8%(327)
African American
11.7%(791)
Asian
3.4%(231)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(13)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
5.9%(400)
Unknown
0.3%(23)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color26%
Total Enrollment9,678
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Wright State University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.7%(3,100)
Women
55.3%(3,838)

Gender Statistics

Men3,100

32% of total enrollment

Women3,838

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wright State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 56% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
7.8%(539)
18-19
28.4%(1,968)
20-21
27.7%(1,921)
22-24
19.8%(1,373)
25+
16.4%(1,137)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(3)
20-21
3.1%(85)
22-24
36.4%(997)
25+
60.4%(1,655)

Age Diversity Insights

56%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

28%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Wright State 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 98% in-state residents, 2% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.1%(1,211)
Out-of-State
1.9%(24)

Regional Representation

In-State1,211

98% of student body

Out-of-State24

2% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

26%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age