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Northern Marianas College Demographics & Diversity

Saipan, Northern Marianas

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northern Marianas College are predominantly Hawaiian/Pacific Islander with a significant Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 99% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Northern Marianas College has been designated as an Alaskan Native- or Native Hawaiian-Serving Institution (ANNHI) and is eligible for federal grants enabling institutions to improve and expand their capacity to serve Alaska Natives and Native Hawaiians.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of Northern Marianas College students
Race Percent of Students
White 1%
Black 0%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 33%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 45%
Two or more races 11%
International 7%
Race Unknown 3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Low

There are 65% more female students than male students enrolled at Northern Marianas College with a gender ratio of 62% women to 38% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northern Marianas College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Northern Marianas College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 38%
Women 62%
Enrollment by gender for Northern Marianas College students
Gender Number of Students
Men 490
Women 807

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

Northern Marianas College serves a very low number of students outside of Northern Marianas, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Northern Marianas College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 100%
Out of State 0%
Foreign 0%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
Not Available

82% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
1,297
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 17.5%
Part time Undergrads 19.2%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=240790 IPEDS survey data for Northern Marianas College.

Last updated February 24, 2024