A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 78% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
22%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
41%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
11%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
16%
|
There are 4% more female students than male students enrolled at Southwest University of Visual Arts Albuquerque with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24
|
| Women |
25
|
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque serves a very low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
0% 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 | 54% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=402776 IPEDS survey data for Southwest University of Visual Arts Albuquerque.