19%
racially and/or ethnically underrepresented students*
77%
growth in underrepresented students since 2014*
117%
growth in first-year underrepresented students since 2014*
85%
overall student retention rate
81%
retention rate for underrepresented students*
43 : 57
male-to-female student ratio
366
enrolled student veterans
116
enrolled foreign national students
31%
students from rural areas in North Carolina**
31%
first-generation undergraduate students***
10%
underrepresented employees
108%
growth in underrepresented employees since 2014
* Combined percentage of students who self-identify as Hispanic of any race; American Indian or Alaska Native; Black or African American; Asian; Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, two or more races; or Foreign National. This percentage is taken from the total number of students who elect to report their racial and/or ethnic identities, as well as Foreign National students. Actual counts may be higher, as some students choose not to report their race or ethnicity.
** In-state, degree-seeking undergraduate students from Tier 1 and Tier 2 counties, as designated by the N.C. Department of Commerce.
*** A student is considered “first-generation” if neither parent has completed a bachelor’s degree.
Fall 2023 data. Sources: Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning; Military Affairs Committee; Office of International Education and Development.
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- May 29
NC Reads Book Club Discussion - “The Violin Conspiracy” by Brendan Slocumb
Office of Diversity and Belk Library and Information Commons
Wednesday, May 29, 20245:30pm - Jun 2
Portraying Indigenous Peoples: Educator, Cast and Crew Workshop
High Country Humanities
Sunday, June 2, 202410:00am-4:00pm - Jun 26
NC Reads Book Club Discussion - “Welcome to the Circus of Baseball” by Ryan McGee
Office of Diversity and Belk Library and Information Commons
Wednesday, June 26, 20245:30pm