A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Trevecca Nazarene University are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 94% more female students than male students enrolled at Trevecca Nazarene University with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Trevecca Nazarene University 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 |
1,131
|
| Women |
2,196
|
Trevecca Nazarene University serves a very low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
21%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
36% 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 | 30.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 29.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221892 IPEDS survey data for Trevecca Nazarene University.