A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Colby College are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 38% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
62%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 10% more female students than male students enrolled at Colby College with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Colby College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,094
|
| Women |
1,205
|
Colby College serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 93% of the student body residing outside of Maine or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
7%
|
| Out of State |
79%
|
| Foreign |
14%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
16% 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 | 0.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161086 IPEDS survey data for Colby College.