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 11% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Washington Seattle Campus with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UW-Seattle has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
47%
|
Women |
53%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
24,831
|
Women |
27,488
|
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%
|
18% 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, 2024