Northwestern Health Sciences University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 44%

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 Northwestern Health Sciences University are predominantly White with a small Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 56% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Northwestern Health Sciences University students
Race Percent of Students
White
44%
Black
4%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
7%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
1%
Race Unknown
40%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 46%

There are 80% more female students than male students enrolled at Northwestern Health Sciences University with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwestern Health Sciences University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Northwestern Health Sciences University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
36%
Women
64%
Enrollment by gender for Northwestern Health Sciences University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
393
Women
708

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 0%

Northwestern Health Sciences University draws 100 percent of students from Minnesota, 0 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Minnesota, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Northwestern Health Sciences University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
100%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$65,224 per year

25% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,101
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 51.5%
Part-time undergraduates 55.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174507.

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