A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at American Musical and Dramatic Academy are predominantly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 59% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
41%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
24%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 169% more female students than male students enrolled at American Musical and Dramatic Academy with a gender ratio of 73% women to 27% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, American Musical and Dramatic Academy has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
27%
|
| Women |
73%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
401
|
| Women |
1,079
|
American Musical and Dramatic Academy serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 91% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
9%
|
| Out of State |
76%
|
| Foreign |
15%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
37% 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 | 4.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188854 IPEDS survey data for American Musical and Dramatic Academy.