Academy of Art University Demographics & Diversity Overview

61%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
16%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Academy of Art University has a diverse student body with 61% students of color and 16% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
28.5%(1,527)
Hispanic
21.8%(1,170)
African American
15.7%(839)
Asian
6.6%(356)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.6%(32)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(32)
Two or More Races
6.3%(337)
Unknown
19.8%(1,063)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color61%
Total Enrollment9,251
International Students16%

Cultural Engagement

Academy of Art University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Academy of Art University has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.9%(2,684)
Women
57.1%(3,571)

Gender Statistics

Men2,684

29% of total enrollment

Women3,571

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Academy of Art University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 20% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 30% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(21)
18-19
11.1%(458)
20-21
18.9%(780)
22-24
24.5%(1,013)
25+
45.0%(1,857)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.3%(7)
22-24
14.2%(294)
25+
85.5%(1,775)

Age Diversity Insights

20%

Traditional Age (18-21)

30%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Academy of Art University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 16% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 65% in-state residents, 19% out-of-state students, and 16% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
64.9%(131)
Out-of-State
18.8%(38)
International
16.3%(33)

Regional Representation

In-State131

65% of student body

Out-of-State38

19% of student body

International33

16% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

61%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

16%

International

Age Diversity

30%

Non-Traditional Age