A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Methodist are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
There are 0.1% more female students than male students enrolled at Methodist University with a gender ratio of 50% women to 50% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Methodist has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
905
|
| Women |
906
|
Methodist serves a low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 58 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
58%
|
| Out of State |
37%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| 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 | 25.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198969 IPEDS survey data for Methodist University.