California Institute of the Arts Demographics & Diversity Overview

36%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
30%
International
24
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California Institute of the Arts has a diverse student body with 36% students of color and 30% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
49.7%(346)
Hispanic
19.3%(134)
African American
5.7%(40)
Asian
13.1%(91)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
8.9%(62)
Unknown
2.9%(20)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color36%
Total Enrollment1,475
International Students30%

Cultural Engagement

California Institute of the Arts offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

California Institute of the Arts has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.3%(376)
Women
56.9%(590)
Other
6.8%(70)

Gender Statistics

Men376

25% of total enrollment

Women590

40% of total enrollment

Other70

5% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California Institute of the Arts serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 61% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(2)
18-19
27.5%(252)
20-21
36.4%(334)
22-24
25.3%(232)
25+
10.7%(98)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
28.5%(124)
25+
71.5%(311)

Age Diversity Insights

61%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

35%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California Institute of the Arts attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 30% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 34% in-state residents, 36% out-of-state students, and 30% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
34.1%(60)
Out-of-State
35.8%(63)
International
30.1%(53)

Regional Representation

In-State60

34% of student body

Out-of-State63

36% of student body

International53

30% of student body

States Represented

24 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

36%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

30%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age