A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Westminster College are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
15%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 22% more male students than female students enrolled at Westminster College with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Westminster College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
335
|
| Women |
275
|
Westminster College serves a very low number of students outside of Missouri, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
16%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
50% 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 | 2.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179946 IPEDS survey data for Westminster College.
Last updated February 24, 2024