A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at NYSID are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
14%
|
| Race Unknown |
20%
|
There are 805% more female students than male students enrolled at New York School of Interior Design with a gender ratio of 90% women to 10% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, NYSID has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
90%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
63
|
| Women |
570
|
NYSID serves a high number of out-of-state students with 63% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
37%
|
| Out of State |
52%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
15% 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 | 51.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 61.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194116 IPEDS survey data for New York School of Interior Design.