Williston State College Demographics & Diversity

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Williston, ND
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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 48%

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 Williston State College are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 31% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Williston State College students
Race	Percent of Students
White	69%
Black	4%
Hispanic	7%
Asian	1%
American Indian / Alaskan	3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	6%
International	8%
Race Unknown	2%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 47%

There are 59% more female students than male students enrolled at Williston State College with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Williston State College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Williston State College students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	39%
Women	61%

Enrollment by gender for Williston State College students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	361
Women	573

Geographic Diversity

Very Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 30%

Williston State College draws 70 percent of students from North Dakota, 20 percent from other states, and 10 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 Williston State College students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	70%
Out of State	20%
Foreign	10%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$44,173 per year

24% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

934

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	24.5%
Part-time undergraduates	19%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=200341.

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