Western Washington University Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
0%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western Washington University has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
69.2%(9,434)
Hispanic
10.8%(1,479)
African American
2.0%(279)
Asian
6.1%(825)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(49)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(27)
Two or More Races
9.5%(1,294)
Unknown
1.8%(247)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment14,747
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Western Washington University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.4%(5,903)
Women
56.8%(7,898)
Other
0.8%(112)

Gender Statistics

Men5,903

40% of total enrollment

Women7,898

54% of total enrollment

Other112

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Western Washington University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 72% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(64)
18-19
37.4%(5,166)
20-21
34.9%(4,819)
22-24
19.7%(2,715)
25+
7.5%(1,037)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.3%(22)
22-24
28.6%(271)
25+
69.0%(653)

Age Diversity Insights

72%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

6%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Western Washington University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 85% in-state residents, 15% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.8%(2,667)
Out-of-State
14.8%(464)
International
0.4%(13)

Regional Representation

In-State2,667

85% of student body

Out-of-State464

15% of student body

International13

0% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age