A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Ilisagvik College are primarily American Indian/Alaskan with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 87% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Ilisagvik College is designated as a Tribal College or University (TCU) - a college which fosters American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. The college is highly inclusive of Native American students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
13%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
62%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
8%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 114% more female students than male students enrolled at Ilisagvik College with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Ilisagvik College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57
|
| Women |
122
|
Ilisagvik College serves a very low number of students outside of Alaska, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
60% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 56.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 62.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=434584 IPEDS survey data for Ilisagvik College.
Last updated February 24, 2024