West Virginia State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
NaN%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

West Virginia State University has a diverse student body with 21% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
79.1%(2,838)
Hispanic
1.8%(65)
African American
8.1%(291)
Asian
1.7%(60)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(4)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
4.4%(159)
Unknown
4.8%(171)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment3,785
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

West Virginia State University has a gender distribution of 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.6%(1,511)
Women
58.4%(2,123)

Gender Statistics

Men1,511

40% of total enrollment

Women2,123

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

West Virginia State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 30% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
55.0%(1,997)
18-19
20.0%(725)
20-21
10.4%(378)
22-24
6.9%(250)
25+
7.8%(284)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
29.1%(44)
25+
70.9%(107)

Age Diversity Insights

30%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

4%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

West Virginia State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with NaN% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes NaN% in-state residents, NaN% out-of-state students, and NaN% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(8)

Regional Representation

International8

NaN% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age