| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 673 | 40.44% |
| Black or African American | 415 | 24.94% |
| Hispanic | 326 | 19.59% |
| Unknown | 145 | 8.71% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 49 | 2.94% |
| Asian | 43 | 2.58% |
| International | 11 | 0.66% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.06% |
The majority of NLU graduate students are White.