A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Rainy River Community College are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 27% more female students than male students enrolled at Rainy River Community College with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Rainy River Community College has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
79
|
| Women |
100
|
Rainy River Community College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 71% of the student body residing outside of Minnesota or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
29%
|
| Out of State |
69%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
0% 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 | 16.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 17.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174604 IPEDS survey data for Rainy River Community College.