A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 57% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
43%
|
| Black |
37%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 95% more female students than male students enrolled at Johnson & Wales University Charlotte with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
387
|
| Women |
753
|
Johnson & Wales University-Charlotte serves a high number of out-of-state students with 66% of the student body residing outside of North Carolina or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
34%
|
| Out of State |
66%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
55% 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 | 8.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=445708 IPEDS survey data for Johnson & Wales University Charlotte.