Academy of Art University Demographics & Diversity Overview

60%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
20%
International
39
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Academy of Art University has a diverse student body with 60% students of color and 20% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
27.3%(1,028)
Hispanic
20.9%(785)
African American
12.8%(483)
Asian
7.5%(283)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(19)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(24)
Two or More Races
6.2%(232)
Unknown
24.1%(906)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color60%
Total Enrollment6,786
International Students20%

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
42.7%(1,946)
Women
57.3%(2,609)

Gender Statistics

Men1,946

29% of total enrollment

Women2,609

38% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Academy of Art University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 32% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 42% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.6%(28)
18-19
13.2%(588)
20-21
19.2%(858)
22-24
23.9%(1,067)
25+
43.1%(1,924)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.4%(9)
22-24
16.7%(362)
25+
82.9%(1,800)

Age Diversity Insights

32%

Traditional Age (18-21)

42%

Non-Traditional (25+)

33%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Academy of Art University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 20% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 80% in-state residents, -1% out-of-state students, and 20% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
79.9%(131)
International
20.1%(33)

Regional Representation

In-State131

80% of student body

International33

20% of student body

States Represented

39 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

60%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

20%

International

Age Diversity

42%

Non-Traditional Age