A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WWU are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
20%
|
There are 67% more female students than male students enrolled at William Woods University with a gender ratio of 23% women to 14% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WWU has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14%
|
| Women |
23%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
237
|
| Women |
395
|
WWU serves a very low number of students outside of Missouri, with 69 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
69%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
38% 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 | 16.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 12.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179964 IPEDS survey data for William Woods University.
Last updated February 24, 2025