A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at National College-Salem are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
46%
|
| Black |
27%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
22%
|
There are 327% more female students than male students enrolled at National College Salem with a gender ratio of 81% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, National College-Salem has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
81%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
211
|
| Women |
902
|
National College-Salem serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 87% of the student body residing outside of Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
13%
|
| Out of State |
85%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
86% 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 | 83% |
| Part time Undergrads | 53.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=232797 IPEDS survey data for National College Salem.