A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Meredith are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
Meredith College is a women's college. There are more female students than male students enrolled at Meredith College with a gender ratio of 98% women to 2% men. Though it is a women's college, 1.89% of the student body is male. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Meredith has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2%
|
| Women |
98%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30
|
| Women |
1,557
|
Meredith serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 80 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
80%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
35% 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 | 6.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198950 IPEDS survey data for Meredith College.