A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwest University are primarily White with a small Hispanic 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
69%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 78% more female students than male students enrolled at Northwest University with a gender ratio of 21% women to 12% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwest University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12%
|
| Women |
21%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
115
|
| Women |
205
|
Northwest University serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 79 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
79%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
18% 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 | 10.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236133 IPEDS survey data for Northwest University.
Last updated February 24, 2025