Glenville State University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Low

Racial Diversity Index: 39%

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 Glenville State University are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Glenville State University students
Race Percent of Students
White
68%
Black
19%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
0%
Race Unknown
10%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Glenville State University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Glenville State University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Glenville State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
47%
Women
53%
Enrollment by gender for Glenville State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
834
Women
931

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 19%

Glenville State University draws 81 percent of students from West Virginia, 14 percent from other states, and 5 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside West Virginia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Glenville State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
81%
Out of State
14%
Foreign
5%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$38,830 per year

52% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,765
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 22.6%
Part-time undergraduates 16.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237385.

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