A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Charleston are mainly White with a small Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
22%
|
There are 51% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Charleston with a gender ratio of 60% men to 40% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Charleston has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
60%
|
| Women |
40%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,842
|
| Women |
1,217
|
University of Charleston serves a low number of students outside of West Virginia, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
57%
|
| Out of State |
30%
|
| Foreign |
14%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
28% 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 | 37.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 24.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237312 IPEDS survey data for University of Charleston.