A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Montserrat College of Art are mainly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
29%
|
There are 217% more female students than male students enrolled at Montserrat College of Art with a gender ratio of 76% women to 24% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Montserrat College of Art has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24%
|
| Women |
76%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
71
|
| Women |
225
|
Montserrat College of Art serves a high number of out-of-state students with 59% of the student body residing outside of Massachusetts or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
42%
|
| Out of State |
55%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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 | 5.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166911 IPEDS survey data for Montserrat College of Art.