Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UWT are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
43%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
18%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
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Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Washington Tacoma Campus with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UWT has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,499
|
| Women |
2,855
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
UWT serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
43% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 31.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=377564 IPEDS survey data for University of Washington Tacoma Campus.