Northwestern Michigan College Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
0%
International
11
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwestern Michigan College has a diverse student body with 21% 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
78.7%(2,434)
Hispanic
4.8%(148)
African American
1.2%(38)
Asian
1.2%(38)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%(38)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
3.9%(120)
Unknown
8.8%(272)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment3,098
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 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
45.6%(1,412)
Women
54.4%(1,686)

Gender Statistics

Men1,412

46% of total enrollment

Women1,686

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwestern Michigan College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 48% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 29% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
11.7%(361)
18-19
29.8%(923)
20-21
18.0%(558)
22-24
11.5%(357)
25+
29.0%(899)

Age Diversity Insights

48%

Traditional Age (18-21)

29%

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 155% in-state residents, -55% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
100.0%(579)

Regional Representation

In-State579

155% of student body

States Represented

11 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

29%

Non-Traditional Age