William Carey University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 53%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at William Carey University are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of William Carey University students
Race	Percent of Students
White	60%
Black	31%
Hispanic	2%
Asian	1%
American Indian / Alaskan	1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	0%
International	4%
Race Unknown	1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 44%

There are 107% more female students than male students enrolled at William Carey University with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, William Carey University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for William Carey University students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	33%
Women	67%

Enrollment by gender for William Carey University students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	1,734
Women	3,587

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 33%

William Carey University draws 62 percent of students from Mississippi, 25 percent from other states, and 6 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Mississippi, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for William Carey University students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	62%
Out of State	25%
Foreign	6%
Unknown Location	6%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$45,401 per year

47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

5,321

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	31.6%
Part-time undergraduates	11.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=176479.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026