A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Barton College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
56%
|
| Black |
21%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 18% more female students than male students enrolled at Barton College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Barton College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
579
|
| Women |
686
|
Barton College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 69 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
69%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 18.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197911 IPEDS survey data for Barton College.