A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NDNU are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 75% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Notre Dame de Namur University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
25%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
39%
|
| Asian |
12%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
3%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 202% more female students than male students enrolled at Notre Dame de Namur University with a gender ratio of 75% women to 25% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NDNU has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
25%
|
| Women |
75%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50
|
| Women |
151
|
NDNU serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
0% 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 | 32% |
| Part time Undergrads | 28.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=120184 IPEDS survey data for Notre Dame de Namur University.