A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NC State are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
74%
|
Black |
6%
|
Hispanic |
5%
|
Asian |
5%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
4%
|
International |
4%
|
Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 3% more male students than female students enrolled at North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NC State has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
51%
|
Women |
49%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
18,643
|
Women |
18,057
|
NC State serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
83%
|
Out of State |
14%
|
Foreign |
3%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
19% 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 | 8.8% |
Part time Undergrads | 7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199193 IPEDS survey data for North Carolina State University at Raleigh.
Last updated February 24, 2024