A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
16%
|
There are 184% more female students than male students enrolled at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design with a gender ratio of 74% women to 26% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
26%
|
| Women |
74%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
534
|
| Women |
1,516
|
Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design serves a high number of out-of-state students with 60% of the student body residing outside of Colorado or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
40%
|
| Out of State |
59%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
55% 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 | 47.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 36.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127945 IPEDS survey data for Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design.