Carleton College Demographics & Diversity Overview

38%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
10%
International
47
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Carleton College has a diverse student body with 38% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
57.3%(1,061)
Hispanic
10.4%(193)
African American
7.3%(135)
Asian
10.9%(202)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
9.6%(177)
Unknown
4.4%(81)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color38%
Total Enrollment2,059
International Students10%

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
49.6%(1,021)
Women
50.4%(1,038)

Gender Statistics

Men1,021

50% of total enrollment

Women1,038

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
1.6%(32)
18-19
46.3%(938)
20-21
45.4%(919)
22-24
6.3%(128)
25+
0.3%(7)

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 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 17% in-state residents, 73% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
17.3%(92)
Out-of-State
73.1%(389)
International
9.6%(51)

Regional Representation

In-State92

17% of student body

Out-of-State389

73% of student body

International51

10% of student body

States Represented

47 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

38%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age