CWU Demographics & Diversity Report
College Factual's 2021 diversity analysis highlights the racial demographics, age range, gender ratios, and geographic origins of CWU students.- Student Population
- Diversity Rankings
- Racial/Ethnic Diversity
- Male/Female Diversity
- Location Diversity
- Student Age Diversity
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CWU Student Population
How Many Students Attend Central Washington University?
CWU total enrollment is approximately 11,658 students.
9,977 are undergraduates and 121 are graduate students.
CWU Undergraduate Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Undergraduates
The full-time CWU undergraduate population is made up of 52% women, and 48% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
CWU Racial/Ethnic Breakdown of Undergraduates
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 5,059 |
| Hispanic | 1,739 |
| Unknown | 1,095 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 830 |
| Asian | 417 |
| Black or African American | 387 |
| International | 299 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 98 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
CWU Graduate Student Population
Male/Female Breakdown of Graduate Students
About 64% of full-time grad students are women, and 36% men.
For the gender breakdown for all students, go here.
CWU Racial-Ethnic Breakdown of Graduate Students
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 69 |
| Unknown | 27 |
| Hispanic | 16 |
| Asian | 4 |
| International | 2 |
| Black or African American | 2 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 0 |
See racial/ethnic breakdown for all students.
High Ranking in Overall Diversity Nationwide
CWU achieved a College Factual diversity rank of #465 out of 3,514 total schools in the ranking.
College Factual measured the diversity of four different categories: student race/ethnicity, student ages, student genders, and student locations. Colleges that had the most variety in all four categories have the highest overall diversity rankings.
How Does CWU Diversity Compare to National Averages?
CWU is considered to have excellent overall diversity when compared to the nationwide average.
Above Average when it Comes to Racial/Ethnic Diversity
CWU is ranked 783 out of 3,790 when it comes to the racial/ethnic diversity of the students.
Many students are seeking a school with high levels of racial/ethnic diversity. This not only creates an atmosphere where those who are typically in the minority feel more supported, but also allows more interaction between racial groups leading to the open exchange of ideas and values.
CWU Racial Demographics:
| Race/Ethnicity | Number |
|---|---|
| White | 5,934 |
| Hispanic | 1,978 |
| Unknown | 1,345 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 920 |
| Asian | 512 |
| Black or African American | 459 |
| International | 338 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 109 |
Average Racial/Ethnic Diversity Among Faculty
Central Washington University Faculty Racial/Ethnic Demographics:
| Ethnicity | Number of Faculty |
|---|---|
| White | 1,133 |
| Asian | 40 |
| Black or African American | 32 |
| Multi-Ethnic | 27 |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 |
| Hispanic | 0 |
| International | 0 |
| Unknown | 0 |
Learn more about the faculty at CWU.
Near Even Male/Female Ratio
CWU ranks 214 out of 3,790 when it comes to gender parity on campus.
This school is more popular with women than with men.
There are approximately 6,169 female students and 5,489 male students at CWU.
Even Balance of Male & Female Teachers
Reporting of the gender of CWU is unknown or unavailable.
There are more female teachers than male teachers at this school.
There are approximately 887 female teachers and 760 male teachers.
Average Geographic Diversity
CWU ranks 1,302 out of 2,183 when it comes to geographic diversity.
6.97% of CWU students come from out of state, and 0% come from out of the country.
The undergraduate student body is split among 20 states (may include Washington D.C.). Click on the map for more detail.
Top 5 States
| State | Amount |
|---|---|
| Washington | 1,775 |
| California | 30 |
| Oregon | 27 |
| Hawaii | 21 |
| Alaska | 13 |
International Students at CWU
Students from 56 countries are represented at this school, with the majority of the international students coming from Japan, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam.
Learn more about international students at CWU.
High Student Age Diversity
A traditional college student is defined as being between the ages of 18-21. At CWU, 53.39% of students fall into that category, compared to the national average of 60%.
| Student Age Group | Amount |
|---|---|
| 20-21 | 3,448 |
| 18-19 | 3,440 |
| 22-24 | 2,696 |
| 25-29 | 1,380 |
| 35 and over | 950 |
| 30-34 | 528 |
| Under 18 | 0 |
Notes and References
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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