by our College Data Analytics Team| Faculty Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,619 | 51.40% |
| Hispanic | 3,099 | 18.48% |
| Black or African American | 2,695 | 16.07% |
| Asian | 944 | 5.63% |
| International | 735 | 4.38% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 579 | 3.45% |
| Unknown | 70 | 0.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.06% |
The majority of NIU students are White. Racial/Ethnic diversity at NIU below average.