Western Washington University Demographics & Diversity Overview

31%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
1%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Western Washington University has a diverse student body with 31% 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
68.5%(10,239)
Hispanic
10.7%(1,600)
African American
2.1%(310)
Asian
6.0%(894)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(53)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(31)
Two or More Races
9.3%(1,393)
Unknown
2.9%(433)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color31%
Total Enrollment16,309
International Students1%

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
42.5%(6,493)
Women
56.7%(8,657)
Other
0.7%(112)

Gender Statistics

Men6,493

40% of total enrollment

Women8,657

53% 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 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 7% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(45)
18-19
39.6%(5,421)
20-21
34.1%(4,673)
22-24
18.7%(2,568)
25+
7.3%(997)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
3.1%(29)
22-24
28.5%(270)
25+
68.4%(648)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

7%

Non-Traditional (25+)

7%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Western Washington 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, 15% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
84.6%(2,634)
Out-of-State
14.5%(452)
International
0.8%(26)

Regional Representation

In-State2,634

85% of student body

Out-of-State452

15% of student body

International26

1% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

31%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

7%

Non-Traditional Age