A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwood University-Texas are predominantly Black with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 81% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
19%
|
| Black |
43%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
16%
|
There are more students than students enrolled at Northwood University Texas with a gender ratio of . Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwood University-Texas has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
46% 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 | 81.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 57.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=227243 IPEDS survey data for Northwood University Texas.