| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,596 | 48.21% |
| International | 1,696 | 31.49% |
| Black or African American | 406 | 7.54% |
| Asian | 237 | 4.40% |
| Hispanic | 166 | 3.08% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 162 | 3.01% |
| Unknown | 108 | 2.01% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 | 0.22% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.04% |
The majority of NC State graduate students are White.