A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at BAC are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
22%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
28%
|
There are 13% more male students than female students enrolled at Belmont Abbey College with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, BAC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
796
|
| Women |
705
|
BAC serves a high number of out-of-state students with 63% of the student body residing outside of North Carolina or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
37%
|
| Out of State |
57%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
26% 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 | 35.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197984 IPEDS survey data for Belmont Abbey College.