A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of North Dakota are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 17% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
83%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 73% more female students than male students enrolled at University of North Dakota with a gender ratio of 18% women to 10% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of North Dakota has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
18%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,450
|
| Women |
2,506
|
University of North Dakota serves a high number of out-of-state students with 57% of the student body residing outside of North Dakota or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
42%
|
| Out of State |
55%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
16% 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 | 17.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 16.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200280 IPEDS survey data for University of North Dakota.
Last updated February 24, 2025