A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwest Iowa Community College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 13% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
87%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 73% more female students than male students enrolled at Northwest Iowa Community College with a gender ratio of 33% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwest Iowa Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
33%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
343
|
| Women |
593
|
Northwest Iowa Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Iowa, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
91%
|
| Out of State |
9%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
27% 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 | 15.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 27.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=154129 IPEDS survey data for Northwest Iowa Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2025