A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at WETCC are mostly American Indian/Alaskan with a smaller White population. The school has very low racial diversity. 90% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
White Earth Tribal and Community College is designated as a Tribal College or University (TCU) - a college which fosters American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. The college is highly inclusive of Native American students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
10%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
0%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
84%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 208% more female students than male students enrolled at White Earth Tribal and Community College with a gender ratio of 75% women to 25% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, WETCC has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
25%
|
| Women |
75%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
25
|
| Women |
77
|
WETCC serves a very low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
89% 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 | 64.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 32.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=434751 IPEDS survey data for White Earth Tribal and Community College.