Carroll College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

Racial Diversity Index: 24%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Carroll College are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 20% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Carroll College students
Race	Percent of Students
White	80%
Black	1%
Hispanic	5%
Asian	2%
American Indian / Alaskan	1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	0%
Two or more races	2%
International	1%
Race Unknown	7%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 41% more female students than male students enrolled at Carroll College with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Carroll College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Carroll College students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	41%
Women	59%

Enrollment by gender for Carroll College students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	479
Women	677

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 51%

Carroll College draws 43 percent of students from Montana, 45 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Montana, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Carroll College students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	43%
Out of State	45%
Foreign	0%
Unknown Location	12%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$55,326 per year

23% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,156

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	5.9%
Part-time undergraduates	1.9%

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to Carroll College often consider these colleges

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Montana State University

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University of Idaho

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The University of Montana

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The College of Idaho

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Montana Technological University

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University of Oregon

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Pacific Lutheran University

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Rocky Mountain College

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180106.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026