A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Washington Adventist University are predominantly Black with a smaller White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 84% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Washington Adventist 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
16%
|
| Black |
49%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
13%
|
There are 86% more female students than male students enrolled at Washington Adventist University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Washington Adventist University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
235
|
| Women |
436
|
Washington Adventist University serves a low number of students outside of Maryland, with 56 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
56%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
55% 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 | 26.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=162210 IPEDS survey data for Washington Adventist University.