A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mount Olive College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
50%
|
| Black |
29%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 105% more female students than male students enrolled at Mount Olive College with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mount Olive College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
751
|
| Women |
1,537
|
Mount Olive College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
23%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
58% 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 | 64.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 55.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199069 IPEDS survey data for Mount Olive College.