A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Nebraska Wesleyan University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 15% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
85%
|
Black |
2%
|
Hispanic |
5%
|
Asian |
2%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 30% more female students than male students enrolled at Nebraska Wesleyan University with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Nebraska Wesleyan University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
43%
|
Women |
57%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
734
|
Women |
954
|
Nebraska Wesleyan University serves a low number of students outside of Nebraska, with 68 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
68%
|
Out of State |
30%
|
Foreign |
2%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
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 | 19.3% |
Part time Undergrads | 16.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=181446 IPEDS survey data for Nebraska Wesleyan University.
Last updated February 24, 2024