West Virginia University Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
NaN%
International
44
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

West Virginia University has a diverse student body with 16% 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
83.4%(15,527)
Hispanic
4.3%(805)
African American
3.2%(601)
Asian
1.7%(325)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(26)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(12)
Two or More Races
5.7%(1,067)
Unknown
1.3%(248)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment24,741
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

West Virginia University has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
48.2%(9,179)
Women
51.8%(9,880)

Gender Statistics

Men9,179

37% of total enrollment

Women9,880

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

West Virginia University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.5%(668)
18-19
38.6%(7,351)
20-21
40.1%(7,638)
22-24
13.9%(2,652)
25+
3.9%(750)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.0%(113)
22-24
37.1%(2,109)
25+
60.9%(3,460)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

23%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

West Virginia 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%(37)

Regional Representation

International37

NaN% of student body

States Represented

44 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

16%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

4%

Non-Traditional Age