Northwestern Health Sciences University Demographics & Diversity Overview

60%
Minority Students
72%
Female Students
0%
International
2
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Northwestern Health Sciences University has a diverse student body with 60% 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
39.1%(183)
Hispanic
4.5%(21)
African American
10.5%(49)
Asian
9.2%(43)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(1)
Two or More Races
2.6%(12)
Unknown
33.3%(156)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color60%
Total Enrollment1,235
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Northwestern Health Sciences University has a gender distribution of 72% female students and 28% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
28.1%(134)
Women
71.9%(343)

Gender Statistics

Men134

11% of total enrollment

Women343

28% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Northwestern Health Sciences University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 12% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 44% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

18-19
4.9%(18)
20-21
10.9%(40)
22-24
27.0%(99)
25+
57.1%(209)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.2%(1)
20-21
2.6%(17)
22-24
38.9%(259)
25+
58.4%(389)

Age Diversity Insights

12%

Traditional Age (18-21)

44%

Non-Traditional (25+)

61%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Northwestern Health Sciences University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 40% in-state residents, 60% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
40.0%(2)
Out-of-State
60.0%(3)

Regional Representation

In-State2

40% of student body

Out-of-State3

60% of student body

States Represented

2 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

60%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

72%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

44%

Non-Traditional Age