| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 653 | 78.77% |
| Black or African American | 71 | 8.56% |
| International | 34 | 4.10% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 3.38% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 21 | 2.53% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.33% |
| Unknown | 10 | 1.21% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.12% |
The majority of WKU graduate students are White.