WWU Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 22%

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 WWU are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of William Woods University students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 47% more female students than male students enrolled at William Woods University with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WWU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for William Woods University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
40%
Women
60%
Enrollment by gender for William Woods University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
827
Women
1,219

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 43%

WWU draws 57 percent of students from Missouri, 31 percent from other states, and 12 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Missouri, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for William Woods University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
57%
Out of State
31%
Foreign
12%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$58,051 per year

39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,046
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 16.8%
Part-time undergraduates 12.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179964.

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