A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NSU are predominantly White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has very high racial diversity. 50% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Northeastern State University has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.
Northeastern State University 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 |
50%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
19%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
17%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 84% more female students than male students enrolled at Northeastern State University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NSU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35%
|
| Women |
65%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,360
|
| Women |
4,342
|
NSU serves a very low number of students outside of Oklahoma, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| 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 | 38.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=207263 IPEDS survey data for Northeastern State University.