A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Bethel College-North Newton are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 10% more male students than female students enrolled at Bethel College North Newton with a gender ratio of 52% men to 48% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Bethel College-North Newton has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
52%
|
| Women |
48%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
260
|
| Women |
237
|
Bethel College-North Newton serves a low number of students outside of Kansas, with 49 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
49%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
31% 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 | 8.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154749 IPEDS survey data for Bethel College North Newton.