A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MLC are almost exclusively White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 7% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
93%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 25% more female students than male students enrolled at Martin Luther College with a gender ratio of 8% women to 6% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MLC has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6%
|
| Women |
8%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
52
|
| Women |
65
|
MLC serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 90% of the student body residing outside of Minnesota or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
11%
|
| Out of State |
89%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| 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 | 13.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=173452 IPEDS survey data for Martin Luther College.
Last updated February 24, 2025