Cornell College Demographics & Diversity Overview

23%
Minority Students
48%
Female Students
3%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Cornell College has a diverse student body with 23% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
76.5%(789)
Hispanic
9.2%(95)
African American
7.0%(72)
Asian
3.7%(38)
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.0%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(4)
Two or More Races
1.0%(10)
Unknown
1.3%(13)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color23%
Total Enrollment1,073
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Cornell College has a gender distribution of 48% female students and 52% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
52.2%(552)
Women
47.8%(506)

Gender Statistics

Men552

51% of total enrollment

Women506

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Cornell College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 89% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(3)
18-19
48.4%(512)
20-21
40.2%(425)
22-24
10.5%(111)
25+
0.6%(6)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
7.1%(1)
22-24
42.9%(6)
25+
50.0%(7)

Age Diversity Insights

89%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

1%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Cornell College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 30% in-state residents, 67% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
30.1%(99)
Out-of-State
67.2%(221)
International
2.7%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State99

30% of student body

Out-of-State221

67% of student body

International9

3% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

23%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

48%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age