A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northern Oklahoma College are mainly White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Northern Oklahoma College is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
14%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
11%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 57% more female students than male students enrolled at Northern Oklahoma College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northern Oklahoma College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,274
|
| Women |
1,997
|
Northern Oklahoma College serves a very low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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 | 20% |
| Part time Undergrads | 37.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207281 IPEDS survey data for Northern Oklahoma College.