A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NEiA are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
19%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
10%
|
There are more students than students enrolled at The New England Institute of Art with a gender ratio of . Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NEiA has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
58% 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 | 24.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=167321 IPEDS survey data for The New England Institute of Art.