A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Visible Music College are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 44% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
56%
|
| Black |
28%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 5% more female students than male students enrolled at Visible Music College with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Visible Music College 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 |
112
|
| Women |
118
|
Visible Music College serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 93% of the student body residing outside of Tennessee or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
7%
|
| Out of State |
86%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
5%
|
48% 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 | 26.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=449764 IPEDS survey data for Visible Music College.