A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at McNally Smith College of Music are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
9%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are more students than students enrolled at McNally Smith College of Music with a gender ratio of . Compared to the US average of 56% female students, McNally Smith College of Music has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
31% 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 | 15.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=367194 IPEDS survey data for McNally Smith College of Music.