A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Whitworth University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 45% more female students than male students enrolled at Whitworth University with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Whitworth University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
986
|
| Women |
1,429
|
Whitworth University serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 70 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
70%
|
| Out of State |
25%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
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 | 2.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237066 IPEDS survey data for Whitworth University.