A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at North Dakota State College of Science are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 18% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
82%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 31% more male students than female students enrolled at North Dakota State College of Science with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, North Dakota State College of Science has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57%
|
| Women |
43%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,667
|
| Women |
1,275
|
North Dakota State College of Science serves a low number of students outside of North Dakota, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
57%
|
| Out of State |
42%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
31% 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 | 14.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200305 IPEDS survey data for North Dakota State College of Science.