A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Design Institute of San Diego are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 922% more female students than male students enrolled at Design Institute of San Diego with a gender ratio of 91% women to 9% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Design Institute of San Diego has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9%
|
| Women |
91%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
9
|
| Women |
92
|
Design Institute of San Diego serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
67% 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 | 43.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 43.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=113582 IPEDS survey data for Design Institute of San Diego.