A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Walla Walla University are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 5% more female students than male students enrolled at Walla Walla University with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Walla Walla University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
698
|
| Women |
734
|
Walla Walla University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 70% of the student body residing outside of Washington or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
29%
|
| Out of State |
64%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
25% 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 | 7.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236896 IPEDS survey data for Walla Walla University.