| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| International | 2,043 | 83.22% |
| White | 270 | 11.00% |
| Unknown | 60 | 2.44% |
| Black or African American | 34 | 1.38% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 1.14% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.41% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 9 | 0.37% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 | 0.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.04% |
The majority of NEC graduate students are International.