A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WSU are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 50% more female students than male students enrolled at Wayne State University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WSU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9,453
|
| Women |
14,177
|
WSU serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
52% 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 | 25.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 30.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=172644 IPEDS survey data for Wayne State University.