A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Warren Wilson are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 24% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
76%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 97% more female students than male students enrolled at Warren Wilson College with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Warren Wilson 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 |
267
|
| Women |
526
|
Warren Wilson serves a high number of out-of-state students with 60% of the student body residing outside of North Carolina or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
40%
|
| Out of State |
58%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
32% 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 | 5.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199865 IPEDS survey data for Warren Wilson College.