| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 728 | 83.30% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 5.03% |
| Black or African American | 36 | 4.12% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 30 | 3.43% |
| International | 18 | 2.06% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.26% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 | 0.80% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.11% |
| Unknown | 0 | 0.11% |
The majority of WCU graduate students are White.