A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at North Central University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 21% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
79%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 14% more female students than male students enrolled at North Central University with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, North Central University has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
464
|
| Women |
528
|
North Central University serves a low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 33 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
33%
|
| Out of State |
47%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
20%
|
46% 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 | 6.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174437 IPEDS survey data for North Central University.