Northwestern College

Demographics

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The gender and racial makeup of a college can impact students' experiences. On this page, let's cover the demographics of Northwestern College.

Student Body

Northwestern College has 1,708 total students. 1,187 are undergraduates and 521 and graduate students.

The enrollment trend at Northwestern College over the past 3 years:

Additional facts about the student body at Northwestern College:

Gender

More men than women attend Northwestern College. In the undergraduate class, 48% are women and 52% are men.

Race/Ethnicity

A college’s diversity is important to many students. Here are the racial demographics at Northwestern College as of 2025.

DEI Laws

Some states have passed laws related to how colleges and universities can administer Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs. In states with such a law, schools may be limited in the programs they offer.

Northwestern College is in a state with an anti-DEI law.

The legal landscape around these laws changes quickly. At CollegeIQ, we do our best to update this data as soon as new laws are passed. But students who are concerned about this should conduct research on the latest laws (and possible future laws) in the state before selecting a college

DEI laws primarily impact public schools. Knowing this, you may wish to contact Northwestern College to learn more about how these laws can impact your experience at the school.