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Western New England University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 39%

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 Western New England University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Western New England University students
Race Percent of Students
White
73%
Black
6%
Hispanic
8%
Asian
3%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
3%
Race Unknown
5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 11% more male students than female students enrolled at Western New England University with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Western New England University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Western New England University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
53%
Women
47%
Enrollment by gender for Western New England University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,934
Women
1,740

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 45%

Western New England University draws 55 percent of students from Massachusetts, 43 percent from other states, and 2 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Massachusetts, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Western New England University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
55%
Out of State
43%
Foreign
2%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$76,363 per year

32% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

3,674
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 5.1%
Part-time undergraduates 5.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168254.

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