A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bethel College are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 64% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Bethel College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
36%
|
| Black |
45%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 141% more female students than male students enrolled at Bethel College with a gender ratio of 71% women to 29% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bethel College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29%
|
| Women |
71%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
29
|
| Women |
70
|
Bethel College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 55% of the student body residing outside of Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
45%
|
| Out of State |
55%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 67.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=458113 IPEDS survey data for Bethel College.