College of the Albemarle Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 51%

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 College of the Albemarle are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of College of the Albemarle students
Race Percent of Students
White
67%
Black
17%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
6%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 71% more female students than male students enrolled at College of the Albemarle with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, College of the Albemarle has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for College of the Albemarle students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
37%
Women
63%
Enrollment by gender for College of the Albemarle students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,073
Women
1,832

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 2%

College of the Albemarle draws 98 percent of students from North Carolina, 1 percent from other states, and 1 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside North Carolina, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for College of the Albemarle students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
98%
Out of State
1%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$45,138 per year

33% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,905
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 30.6%
Part-time undergraduates 52.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=197814.

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