A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wesleyan College are predominantly White with a sizeable Black 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
36%
|
| Black |
28%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
25%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
Wesleyan College is a women's college. There are more female students than male students enrolled at Wesleyan College with a gender ratio of 94% women to 6% men. Though it is a women's college, 6.06% of the student body is male. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wesleyan College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6%
|
| Women |
94%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40
|
| Women |
620
|
Wesleyan College serves a very low number of students outside of Georgia, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
12%
|
65% 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 | 27.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 14% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=141325 IPEDS survey data for Wesleyan College.