A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NEC are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
25%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 48% more male students than female students enrolled at New England College with a gender ratio of 60% men to 40% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NEC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
60%
|
| Women |
40%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,700
|
| Women |
1,152
|
NEC serves a high number of out-of-state students with 72% of the student body residing outside of New Hampshire or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
28%
|
| Out of State |
68%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 42.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182980 IPEDS survey data for New England College.