A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NCMC are mostly White with a small American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
4%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 88% more female students than male students enrolled at North Central Michigan College with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NCMC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
542
|
| Women |
1,018
|
NCMC serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
4%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
50% 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 | 35.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 64.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171395 IPEDS survey data for North Central Michigan College.