A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at National University are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 62% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
National 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 |
38%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
26%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 71% more female students than male students enrolled at National University with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, National University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,321
|
| Women |
10,814
|
National University 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 |
11%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
6%
|
55% 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 | 72.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 62.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=119605 IPEDS survey data for National University.