A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at North Carolina Wesleyan College are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
North Carolina Wesleyan College 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 |
32%
|
| Black |
46%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at North Carolina Wesleyan College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, North Carolina Wesleyan College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
659
|
| Women |
678
|
North Carolina Wesleyan College serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 60 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
60%
|
| Out of State |
22%
|
| Foreign |
16%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
47% 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 | 52.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 18.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199209 IPEDS survey data for North Carolina Wesleyan College.