A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwest Indian College are mostly American Indian/Alaskan with a small Multiracial population. The school has very low racial diversity. 98% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Northwest Indian College is designated as a Tribal College or University (TCU) - a college which fosters American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. The college is highly inclusive of Native American students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
2%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
87%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 240% more female students than male students enrolled at Northwest Indian College with a gender ratio of 77% women to 23% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwest Indian College has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
23%
|
| Women |
77%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
146
|
| Women |
497
|
Northwest Indian College serves a low number of students outside of Washington, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
27%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
64% 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 | 63.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=380377 IPEDS survey data for Northwest Indian College.