A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Alderson Broaddus College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
16%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 25% more male students than female students enrolled at Alderson Broaddus College with a gender ratio of 56% men to 44% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Alderson Broaddus College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
56%
|
| Women |
44%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
426
|
| Women |
341
|
Alderson Broaddus College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 66% of the student body residing outside of West Virginia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
34%
|
| Out of State |
62%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% 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 | 5.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237118 IPEDS survey data for Alderson Broaddus College.