A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UW-Seattle 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
24%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
15%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 27% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Washington Seattle Campus with a gender ratio of 16% women to 13% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UW-Seattle has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
13%
|
| Women |
16%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7,108
|
| Women |
8,997
|
UW-Seattle serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 60 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
60%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
15%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
17% 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 | 9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236948 IPEDS survey data for University of Washington Seattle Campus.
Last updated February 24, 2025