Grinnell College Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
19%
International
42
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Grinnell College has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 19% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
65.2%(928)
Hispanic
10.2%(145)
African American
5.5%(78)
Asian
9.1%(129)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
5.9%(84)
Unknown
4.0%(57)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment1,759
International Students19%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Grinnell College has a gender distribution of 53% female students and 47% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.5%(835)
Women
52.5%(924)

Gender Statistics

Men835

47% of total enrollment

Women924

53% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Grinnell College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 88% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.6%(27)
18-19
45.1%(772)
20-21
45.2%(773)
22-24
7.8%(134)
25+
0.2%(4)

Age Diversity Insights

88%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Grinnell College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 19% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 7% in-state residents, 73% out-of-state students, and 19% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
7.3%(32)
Out-of-State
73.5%(321)
International
19.2%(84)

Regional Representation

In-State32

7% of student body

Out-of-State321

73% of student body

International84

19% of student body

States Represented

42 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

53%

Female Students

Global Reach

19%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age