A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus are predominantly Black with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 79% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
21%
|
| Black |
46%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
13%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 1,153% more female students than male students enrolled at Northwestern College Southwestern Campus with a gender ratio of 93% women to 7% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7%
|
| Women |
93%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38
|
| Women |
476
|
Northwestern College-Southwestern Campus serves a low number of students outside of Illinois, with 74 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
74%
|
| Out of State |
26%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
86% 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 | 69.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 66.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=260992 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern College Southwestern Campus.