Northwestern Michigan College Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
0%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwestern Michigan College has a diverse student body with 22% 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
78.4%(2,838)
Hispanic
4.7%(170)
African American
1.2%(43)
Asian
1.2%(45)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%(45)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
3.9%(141)
Unknown
9.3%(335)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment3,629
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Northwestern Michigan College has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.1%(1,635)
Women
54.9%(1,994)

Gender Statistics

Men1,635

45% of total enrollment

Women1,994

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwestern Michigan College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 40% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 24% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.5%(456)
18-19
29.1%(914)
20-21
17.1%(538)
22-24
11.6%(365)
25+
27.7%(873)

Age Diversity Insights

40%

Traditional Age (18-21)

24%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northwestern Michigan 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 145% in-state residents, -46% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.8%(561)
International
0.2%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State561

145% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

24%

Non-Traditional Age