A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WSC are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 49% more female students than male students enrolled at Wayne State College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WSC 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 |
1,918
|
| Women |
2,855
|
WSC serves a very low number of students outside of Nebraska, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% 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 | 7.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181783 IPEDS survey data for Wayne State College.