Washington State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
1%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Washington State University has a diverse student body with 37% 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
61.2%(14,831)
Hispanic
17.2%(4,166)
African American
3.1%(740)
Asian
7.2%(1,747)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(153)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(141)
Two or More Races
7.7%(1,865)
Unknown
2.4%(590)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment30,919
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Washington State University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.3%(11,639)
Women
53.7%(13,498)

Gender Statistics

Men11,639

38% of total enrollment

Women13,498

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Washington State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 58% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(340)
18-19
33.5%(7,335)
20-21
33.1%(7,254)
22-24
17.0%(3,731)
25+
14.9%(3,263)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.8%(84)
22-24
20.7%(947)
25+
77.4%(3,536)

Age Diversity Insights

58%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Washington State 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 85% in-state residents, 14% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.9%(3,508)
Out-of-State
13.8%(570)
International
1.3%(54)

Regional Representation

In-State3,508

85% of student body

Out-of-State570

14% of student body

International54

1% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age