A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pacific Northwest College of Art are primarily White with a smaller Multiracial population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
12%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 223% more female students than male students enrolled at Pacific Northwest College of Art with a gender ratio of 76% women to 24% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pacific Northwest College of Art has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
24%
|
| Women |
76%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
115
|
| Women |
372
|
Pacific Northwest College of Art serves a high number of out-of-state students with 62% of the student body residing outside of Oregon or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
38%
|
| Out of State |
61%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
33% 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 | 22.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 7.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209603 IPEDS survey data for Pacific Northwest College of Art.