A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WCU are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 55% more female students than male students enrolled at West Chester University of Pennsylvania with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WCU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,780
|
| Women |
10,495
|
WCU serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| 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 | 9.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=216764 IPEDS survey data for West Chester University of Pennsylvania.