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University of North Dakota Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 29%

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 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.

Racial demographics of University of North Dakota students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 3% more male students than female students enrolled at University of North Dakota with a gender ratio of 51% men to 49% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of North Dakota has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of North Dakota students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
51%
Women
49%
Enrollment by gender for University of North Dakota students
Gender Number of Students
Men
7,622
Women
7,397

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 62%

University of North Dakota draws 38 percent of students from North Dakota, 59 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside North Dakota, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of North Dakota students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
38%
Out of State
59%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$56,722 per year

16% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

15,019
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 17.2%
Part-time undergraduates 16.2%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200280.

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