A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Los Angeles College of Music are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 71% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
29%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
19%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
23%
|
| Race Unknown |
13%
|
There are 37% more male students than female students enrolled at Los Angeles College of Music with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Los Angeles College of Music has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
138
|
| Women |
101
|
Los Angeles College of Music serves a low number of students outside of California, with 23 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
23%
|
| Out of State |
26%
|
| Foreign |
46%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
17% 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 | 21.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=446385 IPEDS survey data for Los Angeles College of Music.