A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwood University-Michigan are primarily White with a small Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
13%
|
There are 57% more male students than female students enrolled at Northwood University Michigan with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwood University-Michigan has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
61%
|
| Women |
39%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,371
|
| Women |
875
|
Northwood University-Michigan serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
23% 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 | 40.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 37% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171492 IPEDS survey data for Northwood University Michigan.