West Virginia University Demographics & Diversity Overview

16%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
NaN%
International
45
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
83.2%(16,743)
Hispanic
4.3%(870)
African American
3.4%(692)
Asian
1.8%(357)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(28)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(13)
Two or More Races
5.7%(1,149)
Unknown
1.3%(265)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color16%
Total Enrollment27,398
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
48.1%(9,925)
Women
51.9%(10,728)

Gender Statistics

Men9,925

36% of total enrollment

Women10,728

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

West Virginia University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 71% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 4% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.0%(736)
18-19
40.3%(7,503)
20-21
38.5%(7,171)
22-24
13.1%(2,442)
25+
4.1%(763)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
2.2%(123)
22-24
36.3%(2,025)
25+
61.5%(3,435)

Age Diversity Insights

71%

Traditional Age (18-21)

4%

Non-Traditional (25+)

25%

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%(29)

Regional Representation

International29

NaN% of student body

States Represented

45 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