A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Notre Dame College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
25%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 17% more female students than male students enrolled at Notre Dame College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Notre Dame College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
664
|
| Women |
780
|
Notre Dame College serves a low number of students outside of Ohio, with 61 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
61%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| 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 | 23.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=204468 IPEDS survey data for Notre Dame College.