Washburn University Demographics & Diversity
Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Washburn University are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or students of color. The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
14%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 57% more female students than male students enrolled at Washburn University with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Washburn University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,553
|
| Women |
4,018
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
Washburn University serves a very low number of students outside of Kansas, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
40% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 24.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 25.2% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156082 IPEDS survey data for Washburn University.
