A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CWI are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
9%
|
There are 28% more female students than male students enrolled at College of Western Idaho with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CWI has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,343
|
| Women |
5,577
|
CWI serves a very low number of students outside of Idaho, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% 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 | 39.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 55.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=455114 IPEDS survey data for College of Western Idaho.