A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Dartmouth are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
15%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 2% more male students than female students enrolled at Dartmouth College with a gender ratio of 50% men to 50% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Dartmouth 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 |
3,405
|
| Women |
3,339
|
Dartmouth serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 97% of the student body residing outside of New Hampshire or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
2%
|
| Out of State |
79%
|
| Foreign |
15%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
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 | 0.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=182670 IPEDS survey data for Dartmouth College.