A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WestConn are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 20% more female students than male students enrolled at Western Connecticut State University with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WestConn has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,004
|
| Women |
2,413
|
WestConn serves a low number of students outside of Connecticut, with 70 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
70%
|
| Out of State |
30%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
36% 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 | 18% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130776 IPEDS survey data for Western Connecticut State University.