National University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 73%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at National University are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 62% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

National University has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of National University students
Race Percent of Students
White
38%
Black
11%
Hispanic
26%
Asian
10%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
2%
Two or more races
5%
International
1%
Race Unknown
6%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 59% more female students than male students enrolled at National University with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, National University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for National University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
39%
Women
61%
Enrollment by gender for National University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
8,524
Women
13,591

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 64%

National University draws 36 percent of students from California, 64 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for National University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
36%
Out of State
64%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$64,760 per year

58% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

22,115
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 72.7%
Part-time undergraduates 62.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=119605.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026