A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Western Oregon State College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 91% more female students than male students enrolled at Western Oregon University with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Western Oregon State College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,289
|
| Women |
2,462
|
Western Oregon State College serves a very low number of students outside of Oregon, with 76 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
76%
|
| Out of State |
23%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% 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 | 6.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 14.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210429 IPEDS survey data for Western Oregon University.