A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at North Central College are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 170% more female students than male students enrolled at North Central College with a gender ratio of 12% women to 4% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, North Central College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4%
|
| Women |
12%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
124
|
| Women |
335
|
North Central College serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 79 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
79%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
22% 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 | 5.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147660 IPEDS survey data for North Central College.
Last updated February 24, 2025