A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WestConn are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
18%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 136% more female students than male students enrolled at Western Connecticut State University with a gender ratio of 10% women to 4% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WestConn has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4%
|
| Women |
10%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
177
|
| Women |
418
|
WestConn serves a low number of students outside of Connecticut, with 71 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
71%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 18% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130776 IPEDS survey data for Western Connecticut State University.
Last updated February 24, 2025