A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at IPR are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 410% more male students than female students enrolled at Institute of Production and Recording with a gender ratio of 84% men to 16% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, IPR has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
84%
|
| Women |
16%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
107
|
| Women |
21
|
IPR serves a very low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 90 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
90%
|
| Out of State |
10%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
50% 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 | 21.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 29.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=454616 IPEDS survey data for Institute of Production and Recording.