A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WGU Western Governors are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
72%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 71% more female students than male students enrolled at Western Governors University with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WGU Western Governors has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57,842
|
| Women |
99,093
|
WGU Western Governors serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 91% of the student body residing outside of Utah or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
9%
|
| Out of State |
91%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
38% 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 | 93.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=433387 IPEDS survey data for Western Governors University.