A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at C of I are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at The College of Idaho with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, C of I has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
531
|
| Women |
551
|
C of I serves a low number of students outside of Idaho, with 52 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
52%
|
| Out of State |
32%
|
| Foreign |
16%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
24% 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 | 4.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142294 IPEDS survey data for The College of Idaho.
Last updated February 24, 2024