William Carey University Demographics & Diversity Overview

34%
Minority Students
66%
Female Students
7%
International
10
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

William Carey University has a diverse student body with 34% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
64.6%(2,056)
Hispanic
3.7%(118)
African American
26.6%(847)
Asian
2.0%(64)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(7)
Two or More Races
1.0%(32)
Unknown
1.8%(58)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color34%
Total Enrollment5,662
International Students7%

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 66% female students and 34% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.2%(1,127)
Women
65.8%(2,164)

Gender Statistics

Men1,127

20% of total enrollment

Women2,164

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

William Carey University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 51% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.2%(304)
18-19
39.7%(1,307)
20-21
11.2%(368)
22-24
18.0%(593)
25+
21.8%(719)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(7)
22-24
9.0%(214)
25+
90.7%(2,150)

Age Diversity Insights

51%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

42%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

William Carey University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 71% in-state residents, 22% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
71.1%(123)
Out-of-State
22.0%(38)
International
6.9%(12)

Regional Representation

In-State123

71% of student body

Out-of-State38

22% of student body

International12

7% of student body

States Represented

10 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

34%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

66%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age