A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at National American University-Independence are primarily White with a sizeable Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
28%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 353% more female students than male students enrolled at National American University Independence with a gender ratio of 82% women to 18% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, National American University-Independence has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
18%
|
| Women |
82%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
15
|
| Women |
68
|
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 | 78.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 94.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=247700 IPEDS survey data for National American University Independence.