Washington State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

37%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
1%
International
38
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
61.4%(13,431)
Hispanic
17.0%(3,720)
African American
2.9%(634)
Asian
7.3%(1,599)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(140)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(129)
Two or More Races
7.7%(1,684)
Unknown
2.5%(541)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color37%
Total Enrollment27,539
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 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.8%(10,593)
Women
53.2%(12,019)

Gender Statistics

Men10,593

38% of total enrollment

Women12,019

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Washington State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 66% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(340)
18-19
32.0%(7,230)
20-21
34.5%(7,796)
22-24
17.6%(3,973)
25+
14.5%(3,273)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.5%(74)
22-24
20.4%(1,003)
25+
78.1%(3,850)

Age Diversity Insights

66%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

18%

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%(3,310)
Out-of-State
13.8%(538)
International
1.3%(49)

Regional Representation

In-State3,310

85% of student body

Out-of-State538

14% of student body

International49

1% of student body

States Represented

38 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

37%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age