A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Colby-Sawyer are primarily White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
9%
|
| Race Unknown |
12%
|
There are 164% more female students than male students enrolled at Colby Sawyer College with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Colby-Sawyer has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
259
|
| Women |
684
|
Colby-Sawyer serves a low number of students outside of New Hampshire, with 44 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
44%
|
| Out of State |
48%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
8%
|
32% 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 | 5.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182634 IPEDS survey data for Colby Sawyer College.