A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at North American College are predominantly Foreign Resident with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 91% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
9%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
24%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
51%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 81% more male students than female students enrolled at North American College with a gender ratio of 64% men to 36% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, North American College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
64%
|
| Women |
36%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
533
|
| Women |
294
|
North American College serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 71 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
71%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
21%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
58% 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 | 14.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=461795 IPEDS survey data for North American College.