A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at National Louis University are predominantly Black with a significant Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 75% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
National Louis 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
25%
|
| Black |
35%
|
| Hispanic |
31%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 249% more female students than male students enrolled at National Louis University with a gender ratio of 78% women to 22% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, National Louis University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
22%
|
| Women |
78%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,675
|
| Women |
5,850
|
National Louis University serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
78% 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 | 74% |
| Part time Undergrads | 49.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147536 IPEDS survey data for National Louis University.