A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at PAFA are primarily White with a small Asian 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 |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 125% more female students than male students enrolled at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts with a gender ratio of 69% women to 31% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, PAFA has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
31%
|
| Women |
69%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53
|
| Women |
119
|
PAFA serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 53 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
53%
|
| Out of State |
42%
|
| Foreign |
5%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
10% 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 | 23.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214971 IPEDS survey data for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.