A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northland College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 12% more female students than male students enrolled at Northland College with a gender ratio of 53% women to 47% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northland College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
47%
|
| Women |
53%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
244
|
| Women |
274
|
Northland College serves a low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 36 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
36%
|
| Out of State |
50%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
14%
|
32% 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 | 4.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239512 IPEDS survey data for Northland College.