A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 27% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
73%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 155% more female students than male students enrolled at Pennsylvania College of Art and Design with a gender ratio of 72% women to 28% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pennsylvania College of Art and Design has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
28%
|
| Women |
72%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
69
|
| Women |
176
|
Pennsylvania College of Art and Design serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 59 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
59%
|
| Out of State |
41%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
51% 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 | 5.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215053 IPEDS survey data for Pennsylvania College of Art and Design.