A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at IU Northwest are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
55%
|
Black |
18%
|
Hispanic |
20%
|
Asian |
2%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 197% more female students than male students enrolled at Indiana University Northwest with a gender ratio of 75% women to 25% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, IU Northwest has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
25%
|
Women |
75%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
806
|
Women |
2,392
|
IU Northwest serves a very low number of students outside of Indiana, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
97%
|
Out of State |
2%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% 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 | 23.9% |
Part time Undergrads | 28.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151360 IPEDS survey data for Indiana University Northwest.
Last updated February 24, 2024