A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SCI-Arc are predominantly Foreign Resident with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 87% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
13%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
18%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
51%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 43% more male students than female students enrolled at Southern California Institute of Architecture with a gender ratio of 59% men to 41% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SCI-Arc has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
59%
|
| Women |
41%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
298
|
| Women |
209
|
SCI-Arc serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 29 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
29%
|
| Out of State |
14%
|
| Foreign |
57%
|
| 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 | 20.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123952 IPEDS survey data for Southern California Institute of Architecture.