William Carey University Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
6%
International
15
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

William Carey University has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 6% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
62.0%(2,543)
Hispanic
3.9%(158)
African American
29.1%(1,195)
Asian
1.8%(73)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(12)
Two or More Races
1.0%(43)
Unknown
1.9%(79)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment7,196
International Students6%

Cultural Engagement

William Carey University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

William Carey University has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.3%(1,516)
Women
64.7%(2,778)

Gender Statistics

Men1,516

21% of total enrollment

Women2,778

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

William Carey University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 36% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.1%(253)
18-19
36.3%(1,130)
20-21
14.0%(436)
22-24
18.3%(569)
25+
23.3%(725)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.2%(5)
22-24
8.5%(198)
25+
91.3%(2,132)

Age Diversity Insights

36%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

40%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

William Carey University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 6% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 70% in-state residents, 24% out-of-state students, and 6% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
70.1%(143)
Out-of-State
24.0%(49)
International
5.9%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State143

70% of student body

Out-of-State49

24% of student body

International12

6% of student body

States Represented

15 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

6%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age