A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at The University of West Florida are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 63% more female students than male students enrolled at The University of West Florida with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, The University of West Florida has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,135
|
| Women |
8,386
|
The University of West Florida serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, with 66 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
66%
|
| Out of State |
11%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
24%
|
33% 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 | 30.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 28.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=138354 IPEDS survey data for The University of West Florida.