A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of West Alabama are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of West Alabama is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
40%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 206% more female students than male students enrolled at University of West Alabama with a gender ratio of 75% women to 25% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of West Alabama has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
25%
|
| Women |
75%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,442
|
| Women |
4,418
|
University of West Alabama serves a very low number of students outside of Alabama, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
62% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 14.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=101587 IPEDS survey data for University of West Alabama.