A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NDSU are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 14% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
86%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at North Dakota State University Main Campus with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NDSU has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6,007
|
| Women |
6,235
|
NDSU serves a high number of out-of-state students with 65% of the student body residing outside of North Dakota or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
35%
|
| Out of State |
65%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
21% 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 | 8.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200332 IPEDS survey data for North Dakota State University Main Campus.