North Carolina State University at Raleigh campus

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NC State Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 42%

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 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.

Racial demographics of North Carolina State University at Raleigh students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 1% more male students than female students enrolled at North Carolina State University at Raleigh with a gender ratio of 50% men to 50% 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.

Male to female gender ratio for North Carolina State University at Raleigh students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
50%
Women
50%
Enrollment by gender for North Carolina State University at Raleigh students
Gender Number of Students
Men
19,373
Women
19,091

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 13%

NC State draws 86 percent of students from North Carolina, 12 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 North Carolina State University at Raleigh students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
86%
Out of State
12%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$64,180 per year

19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

38,464
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 8.8%
Part-time undergraduates 7%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199193.

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