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 Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 10% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
90%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 165% more female students than male students enrolled at North Central Missouri College with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% 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 |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
486
|
| Women |
1,286
|
NCMC serves a very low number of students outside of Missouri, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
52% 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 | 17.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 24.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=179715 IPEDS survey data for North Central Missouri College.