A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Texas Wesleyan University are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 70% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
30%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
25%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
26%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 29% more female students than male students enrolled at Texas Wesleyan University with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Texas Wesleyan University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,126
|
| Women |
1,452
|
Texas Wesleyan University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
59% 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 | 30% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=229160 IPEDS survey data for Texas Wesleyan University.
Last updated February 24, 2024