A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Montana State University-Northern are mostly White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has low racial diversity. 25% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Montana State University Northern is a Native American Serving Non-Tribal Institution (NASNTI). It is not controlled by a Native American tribe but it serves a percentage of American Indian and Alaska Native students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
75%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
13%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 29% more male students than female students enrolled at Montana State University Northern with a gender ratio of 56% men to 44% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Montana State University-Northern has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
56%
|
| Women |
44%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
642
|
| Women |
498
|
Montana State University-Northern serves a very low number of students outside of Montana, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
87%
|
| Out of State |
11%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
56% 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 | 30.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 23.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180522 IPEDS survey data for Montana State University Northern.