A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Chowan University are mostly Black with a smaller White population. The school has low racial diversity. 83% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Chowan University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
17%
|
| Black |
71%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 45% more male students than female students enrolled at Chowan University with a gender ratio of 59% men to 41% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Chowan University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
59%
|
| Women |
41%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
524
|
| Women |
362
|
Chowan University serves a low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 44 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
44%
|
| Out of State |
46%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
67% 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 | 6.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198303 IPEDS survey data for Chowan University.