University of Mount Olive Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

High

Racial Diversity Index: 61%

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 University of Mount Olive are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of University of Mount Olive students
Race Percent of Students
White
50%
Black
29%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
6%
International
3%
Race Unknown
6%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 43%

There are 119% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Mount Olive with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Mount Olive has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Mount Olive students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
31%
Women
69%
Enrollment by gender for University of Mount Olive students
Gender Number of Students
Men
662
Women
1,447

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 27%

University of Mount Olive draws 72 percent of students from North Carolina, 22 percent from other states, and 5 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 University of Mount Olive students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
72%
Out of State
22%
Foreign
5%
Unknown Location
1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$51,727 per year

48% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

2,109
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 64.5%
Part-time undergraduates 55.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199069.

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