A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of North Carolina at Pembroke are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 63% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
University of North Carolina at Pembroke is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
37%
|
| Black |
36%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
15%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 86% more female students than male students enrolled at University of North Carolina at Pembroke with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of North Carolina at Pembroke has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,678
|
| Women |
4,988
|
University of North Carolina at Pembroke serves a very low number of students outside of North Carolina, with 82 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
82%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
58% 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 | 25.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=199281 IPEDS survey data for University of North Carolina at Pembroke.