A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwestern Health Sciences University are predominantly White with a small Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 56% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
44%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
40%
|
There are 63% more female students than male students enrolled at Northwestern Health Sciences University with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwestern Health Sciences University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
38%
|
| Women |
62%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
392
|
| Women |
639
|
Northwestern Health Sciences University serves a very low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 50 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
50%
|
| Out of State |
25%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
25%
|
25% 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 | 51.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 55.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174507 IPEDS survey data for Northwestern Health Sciences University.