A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pratt Institute are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 60% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
40%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
14%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
26%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 171% more female students than male students enrolled at Pratt Institute Main with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pratt Institute has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,479
|
| Women |
4,015
|
Pratt Institute serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 19 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
19%
|
| Out of State |
48%
|
| Foreign |
32%
|
| 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 | 5.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194578 IPEDS survey data for Pratt Institute Main.