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
Diversity Highlights
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
Gender Statistics
47% of total enrollment
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
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
Regional Representation
7% of student body
73% of student body
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