A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Westfield State University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
77%
|
Black |
4%
|
Hispanic |
9%
|
Asian |
2%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
4%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 38% more female students than male students enrolled at Westfield State University with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Westfield State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
42%
|
Women |
58%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
1,975
|
Women |
2,727
|
Westfield State University serves a very low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
89%
|
Out of State |
11%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
36% 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 | 11.6% |
Part time Undergrads | 9.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=168263 IPEDS survey data for Westfield State University.
Last updated February 24, 2024