A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
35%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 37% more female students than male students enrolled at American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles with a gender ratio of 58% women to 42% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
42%
|
| Women |
58%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
93
|
| Women |
127
|
American Academy of Dramatic Arts-Los Angeles serves a high number of out-of-state students with 86% of the student body residing outside of California or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
14%
|
| Out of State |
52%
|
| Foreign |
34%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 11.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=108852 IPEDS survey data for American Academy of Dramatic Arts Los Angeles.