A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lake Region State College are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
4%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 46% more female students than male students enrolled at Lake Region State College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lake Region State College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
683
|
| Women |
996
|
Lake Region State College serves a very low number of students outside of North Dakota, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
19%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
31% 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 | 18.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 24.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200192 IPEDS survey data for Lake Region State College.