A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Institute of American Indian Arts are mostly American Indian/Alaskan with a small White population. The school has very low racial diversity. 94% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture is designated as a Tribal College or University (TCU) - a college which fosters American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. The college is highly inclusive of Native American students.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
6%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
82%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 54% more female students than male students enrolled at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Institute of American Indian Arts has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
39%
|
| Women |
61%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
342
|
| Women |
526
|
Institute of American Indian Arts serves a low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
54%
|
| Out of State |
46%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
69% 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 | 27.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187745 IPEDS survey data for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture.