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UWB Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 73%

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 UWB are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of University of Washington Bothell Campus students
Race Percent of Students
White
42%
Black
6%
Hispanic
9%
Asian
26%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
1%
Two or more races
6%
International
8%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 19% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Washington Bothell Campus with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UWB has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Washington Bothell Campus students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
54%
Women
46%
Enrollment by gender for University of Washington Bothell Campus students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,291
Women
2,767

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 3%

UWB draws 95 percent of students from Washington, 2 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Washington, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Washington Bothell Campus students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
95%
Out of State
2%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
2%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$69,752 per year

28% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

6,058
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 23.8%
Part-time undergraduates 13.1%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=377555.

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