A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Western New England University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 11% more male students than female students enrolled at Western New England University with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Western New England University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,805
|
| Women |
1,625
|
Western New England University serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
54%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
27% 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 | 5.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168254 IPEDS survey data for Western New England University.