A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at North Carolina Central University are mostly Black with a small White population. The school has very low racial diversity. 94% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
North Carolina Central University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
6%
|
| Black |
81%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 139% more female students than male students enrolled at North Carolina Central University with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, North Carolina Central University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30%
|
| Women |
70%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,230
|
| Women |
5,323
|
North Carolina Central University serves a low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 65 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
65%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
72% 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 | 21.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199157 IPEDS survey data for North Carolina Central University.