| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 961 | 79.68% |
| Black or African American | 124 | 10.28% |
| Hispanic | 39 | 3.23% |
| Asian | 32 | 2.65% |
| International | 15 | 1.24% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 14 | 1.16% |
| Unknown | 14 | 1.16% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 | 0.50% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.08% |
The majority of NKU graduate students are White.