A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Ringling College of Art and Design are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
15%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 167% more female students than male students enrolled at Ringling College of Art and Design with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Ringling College of Art and Design has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
464
|
| Women |
1,241
|
Ringling College of Art and Design serves a high number of out-of-state students with 76% of the student body residing outside of Florida or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
24%
|
| Out of State |
54%
|
| Foreign |
22%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
21% 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 | 8.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=136774 IPEDS survey data for Ringling College of Art and Design.