Wright State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

25%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
0%
International
21
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wright State University has a diverse student body with 25% 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
74.1%(5,973)
Hispanic
4.8%(386)
African American
11.3%(908)
Asian
3.6%(287)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
5.8%(470)
Unknown
0.3%(25)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color25%
Total Enrollment11,558
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
44.6%(3,679)
Women
55.4%(4,577)

Gender Statistics

Men3,679

32% of total enrollment

Women4,577

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wright State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.7%(608)
18-19
31.5%(2,209)
20-21
26.4%(1,851)
22-24
17.7%(1,240)
25+
15.7%(1,104)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
3.8%(109)
22-24
36.7%(1,054)
25+
59.5%(1,708)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

29%

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 85% in-state residents, 15% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
85.0%(1,211)
Out-of-State
15.0%(214)

Regional Representation

In-State1,211

85% of student body

Out-of-State214

15% of student body

States Represented

21 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

25%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age