Northwestern College Demographics & Diversity Overview

91%
Minority Students
93%
Female Students
0%
International
16
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwestern College has a diverse student body with 91% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
9.1%(94)
Hispanic
22.2%(230)
African American
66.1%(684)
Asian
0.8%(8)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(8)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
0.1%(1)
Unknown
0.9%(9)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color91%
Total Enrollment1,035
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Northwestern College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Northwestern College has a gender distribution of 93% female students and 7% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
6.9%(71)
Women
93.1%(964)

Gender Statistics

Men71

7% of total enrollment

Women964

93% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwestern College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 5% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 31% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(1)
18-19
4.3%(20)
20-21
7.8%(36)
22-24
17.7%(82)
25+
70.0%(325)

Age Diversity Insights

5%

Traditional Age (18-21)

31%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northwestern College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 141% in-state residents, -41% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(111)

Regional Representation

In-State111

141% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

91%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

93%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

31%

Non-Traditional Age