Northwestern College Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
0%
International
18
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwestern 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
77.7%(948)
Hispanic
6.6%(81)
African American
2.3%(28)
Asian
1.3%(16)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(2)
Two or More Races
1.3%(16)
Unknown
10.6%(129)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment2,135
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 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.8%(567)
Women
55.2%(699)

Gender Statistics

Men567

27% of total enrollment

Women699

33% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwestern College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 71% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(17)
18-19
39.9%(456)
20-21
38.7%(442)
22-24
10.9%(124)
25+
9.0%(103)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.2%(6)
22-24
15.0%(77)
25+
83.9%(432)

Age Diversity Insights

71%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

41%

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 56% in-state residents, 44% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
55.8%(158)
Out-of-State
44.2%(125)

Regional Representation

In-State158

56% of student body

Out-of-State125

44% of student body

States Represented

18 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age