A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wilberforce University are mostly Black with a small Multiracial population. The school has very low racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Wilberforce University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
1%
|
| Black |
84%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are 300% more female students than male students enrolled at Wilberforce University with a gender ratio of 2% women to 0.49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wilberforce University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.49%
|
| Women |
2%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3
|
| Women |
12
|
Wilberforce University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 52% of the student body residing outside of Ohio or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
48%
|
| Out of State |
52%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
79% 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 | 33.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=206491 IPEDS survey data for Wilberforce University.
Last updated February 24, 2025