A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Livingstone College are mostly Black with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 100% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Livingstone College is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
0%
|
| Black |
81%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
17%
|
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at Livingstone College with a gender ratio of 1% women to 0.86% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Livingstone College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.86%
|
| Women |
0.98%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7
|
| Women |
8
|
Livingstone College serves a low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 49 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
49%
|
| Out of State |
48%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
94% 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 | 0.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198862 IPEDS survey data for Livingstone College.
Last updated February 24, 2025