A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UNCW are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 22% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
78%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 95% more female students than male students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UNCW has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,042
|
| Women |
11,801
|
UNCW serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
19%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
22% 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 | 16.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199218 IPEDS survey data for University of North Carolina at Wilmington.