Art Center College of Design Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
57%
Female Students
40%
International
13
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Art Center College of Design has a diverse student body with 45% students of color and 40% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
18.6%(275)
Hispanic
16.7%(247)
African American
2.4%(35)
Asian
55.3%(816)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(6)
Two or More Races
6.4%(94)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment2,965
International Students40%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Art Center College of Design has a gender distribution of 57% female students and 43% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.2%(1,143)
Women
56.8%(1,501)

Gender Statistics

Men1,143

39% of total enrollment

Women1,501

51% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Art Center College of Design serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 42% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.5%(31)
18-19
23.8%(495)
20-21
29.5%(614)
22-24
29.5%(614)
25+
15.6%(325)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.3%(1)
20-21
1.0%(3)
22-24
34.7%(105)
25+
64.0%(194)

Age Diversity Insights

42%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Art Center College of Design attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 40% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 39% in-state residents, 21% out-of-state students, and 40% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
38.9%(124)
Out-of-State
21.0%(67)
International
40.1%(128)

Regional Representation

In-State124

39% of student body

Out-of-State67

21% of student body

International128

40% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

57%

Female Students

Global Reach

40%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age