A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Calvin College are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 15% more female students than male students enrolled at Calvin College with a gender ratio of 54% women to 46% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Calvin College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
46%
|
| Women |
54%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,501
|
| Women |
1,730
|
Calvin College serves a low number of students outside of Michigan, with 51 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
51%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
15%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
17% 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 | 2.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=169080 IPEDS survey data for Calvin College.
Last updated February 24, 2024