A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at East-West University are mainly Black with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
East West University 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.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
57%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
18%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 0.4% more female students than male students enrolled at East West University with a gender ratio of 50% women to 50% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, East-West University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
264
|
| Women |
265
|
East-West University serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
82% 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 | 29.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=144883 IPEDS survey data for East West University.