A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NMC are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
84%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 19% more female students than male students enrolled at Northwestern Michigan College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NMC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,412
|
| Women |
1,686
|
NMC 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 |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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 | 32.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 56.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171483 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern Michigan College.