| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,942 | 40.89% |
| International | 2,416 | 25.06% |
| Asian | 1,191 | 12.35% |
| Hispanic | 720 | 7.47% |
| Unknown | 581 | 6.03% |
| Black or African American | 490 | 5.08% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 287 | 2.98% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 12 | 0.12% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.02% |
The majority of Northwestern graduate students are White.