A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Willamette University are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
62%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
10%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 31% more female students than male students enrolled at Willamette University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Willamette University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
825
|
| Women |
1,084
|
Willamette University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 75% of the student body residing outside of Oregon or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
25%
|
| Out of State |
73%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
28% 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 | 0.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=210401 IPEDS survey data for Willamette University.