A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Trinity College are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 35% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
65%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at Trinity College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Trinity College 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 |
1,084
|
| Women |
1,121
|
Trinity College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 87% of the student body residing outside of Connecticut or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
13%
|
| Out of State |
70%
|
| Foreign |
17%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
13% 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 | 3.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130590 IPEDS survey data for Trinity College.