A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Eastern Nazarene College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
24%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 4% more male students than female students enrolled at Eastern Nazarene College with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Eastern Nazarene College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
51%
|
| Women |
49%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
273
|
| Women |
262
|
Eastern Nazarene College serves a low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 42 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
42%
|
| Out of State |
38%
|
| Foreign |
19%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 38.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=165644 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Nazarene College.