A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UNC Charlotte are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
17%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Charlotte with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UNC Charlotte 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 |
14,578
|
| Women |
14,973
|
UNC Charlotte serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 89 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
89%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
34% 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 | 17% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199139 IPEDS survey data for University of North Carolina at Charlotte.