Washburn University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 43%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Washburn University are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Washburn University students
Race Percent of Students
White
64%
Black
6%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
3%
Race Unknown
14%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 88% more female students than male students enrolled at Washburn University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Washburn University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Washburn University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
35%
Women
65%
Enrollment by gender for Washburn University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
2,097
Women
3,936

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 7%

Washburn University draws 87 percent of students from Kansas, 2 percent from other states, and 5 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Kansas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Washburn University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
87%
Out of State
2%
Foreign
5%
Unknown Location
6%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$57,541 per year

47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

6,033
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 24.8%
Part-time undergraduates 25.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=156082.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026