Carleton College Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
12%
International
50
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Carleton College has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 12% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.7%(1,093)
Hispanic
10.9%(206)
African American
7.5%(142)
Asian
11.3%(214)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
9.6%(181)
Unknown
2.9%(55)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment2,106
International Students12%

Cultural Engagement

Carleton College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Carleton College has a gender distribution of 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.5%(1,043)
Women
50.5%(1,063)

Gender Statistics

Men1,043

50% of total enrollment

Women1,063

50% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Carleton College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 90% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.7%(34)
18-19
47.5%(978)
20-21
44.2%(910)
22-24
6.4%(131)
25+
0.2%(4)

Age Diversity Insights

90%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Carleton College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 12% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 21% in-state residents, 67% out-of-state students, and 12% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
20.8%(112)
Out-of-State
66.9%(360)
International
12.3%(66)

Regional Representation

In-State112

21% of student body

Out-of-State360

67% of student body

International66

12% of student body

States Represented

50 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

12%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age