A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Colorado College are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
9%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 27% more female students than male students enrolled at Colorado College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Colorado College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
971
|
| Women |
1,232
|
Colorado College serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 82% of the student body residing outside of Colorado or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
19%
|
| Out of State |
77%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
15% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 0.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126678 IPEDS survey data for Colorado College.
Last updated February 24, 2024