A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at North Iowa Area Community College are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
84%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 19% more female students than male students enrolled at North Iowa Area Community College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, North Iowa Area Community College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,130
|
| Women |
1,349
|
North Iowa Area Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Iowa, with 82 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
82%
|
| Out of State |
15%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
38% 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 | 16.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 26.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154059 IPEDS survey data for North Iowa Area Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024