A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Musicians Institute are predominantly Foreign Resident with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 74% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
26%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
35%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 186% more male students than female students enrolled at Musicians Institute with a gender ratio of 74% men to 26% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Musicians Institute has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
74%
|
| Women |
26%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
640
|
| Women |
224
|
Musicians Institute serves a low number of students outside of California, with 20 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
20%
|
| Out of State |
27%
|
| Foreign |
43%
|
| Unknown Location |
10%
|
29% 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 | 31.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 14% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=119270 IPEDS survey data for Musicians Institute.