Grinnell College Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
53%
Female Students
20%
International
45
States Represented

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

White
64.7%(938)
Hispanic
10.2%(148)
African American
5.7%(82)
Asian
9.1%(132)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
6.1%(89)
Unknown
4.1%(59)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment1,790
International Students20%

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
45.8%(850)
Women
50.6%(940)
Other
3.6%(66.5)

Gender Statistics

Men850

47% of total enrollment

Women940

53% of total enrollment

Other66.5

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

Under 18
1.9%(32)
18-19
45.8%(784)
20-21
44.2%(756)
22-24
7.9%(135)
25+
0.2%(3)

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

In-State
7.7%(35)
Out-of-State
72.2%(330)
International
20.1%(92)

Regional Representation

In-State35

8% of student body

Out-of-State330

72% of student body

International92

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