North Carolina Wesleyan University Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity Index: 60%

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 North Carolina Wesleyan University are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has high racial diversity. 68% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

North Carolina Wesleyan University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 21% more female students than male students enrolled at North Carolina Wesleyan University with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, North Carolina Wesleyan University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity Index: 36%

North Carolina Wesleyan University draws 64 percent of students from North Carolina, 21 percent from other states, and 15 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside North Carolina, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Total enrollment