A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bennett College are mostly Black with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Bennett College for Women is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
83%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
Bennett College for Women is a women's college. All students enrolled at Bennett College for Women are female with a gender ratio of 100% women to 0% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bennett College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0%
|
| Women |
100%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0
|
| Women |
168
|
Bennett College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 70% of the student body residing outside of North Carolina or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
30%
|
| Out of State |
70%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
85% 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 | 3.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197993 IPEDS survey data for Bennett College for Women.