A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Kansas Wesleyan University are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 35% more male students than female students enrolled at Kansas Wesleyan University with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Kansas Wesleyan University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
494
|
| Women |
365
|
Kansas Wesleyan University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 57% of the student body residing outside of Kansas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
43%
|
| Out of State |
56%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 8.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155414 IPEDS survey data for Kansas Wesleyan University.