A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at GWU are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 109% more female students than male students enrolled at Gardner Webb University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, GWU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,016
|
| Women |
2,128
|
GWU serves a low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
54%
|
| Out of State |
41%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
4%
|
39% 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 | 31.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 20.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198561 IPEDS survey data for Gardner Webb University.