A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Olin College are mainly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
53%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
16%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 1% more male students than female students enrolled at Olin College of Engineering with a gender ratio of 50% men to 50% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Olin College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
194
|
| Women |
192
|
Olin College serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 88% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
12%
|
| Out of State |
79%
|
| Foreign |
9%
|
| 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 | 0.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=441982 IPEDS survey data for Olin College of Engineering.