Race & Ethnicity
Grinnell College has a diverse student body with 29% students of color and 20% 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
4% of total enrollment
Age Distribution
Grinnell College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 86% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.
Undergraduate Ages
Age Diversity Insights
86%
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 20% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 8% in-state residents, 72% out-of-state students, and 20% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.
Geographic Origin
Regional Representation
8% of student body
72% of student body
20% of student body
States Represented
45 states are represented on campus.
Diversity Metrics
Ethnic Diversity
29%
Students of Color
Gender Balance
53%
Female Students
Global Reach
20%
International
Age Diversity
0%
Non-Traditional Age