California College of the Arts Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
64%
Female Students
37%
International
22
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

California College of the Arts has a diverse student body with 45% students of color and 37% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
30.8%(243)
Hispanic
23.0%(181)
African American
5.3%(42)
Asian
23.2%(183)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(1)
Two or More Races
9.8%(77)
Unknown
7.4%(58)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment1,649
International Students37%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

California College of the Arts has a gender distribution of 64% female students and 36% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
35.4%(433)
Women
64.1%(784)
Other
0.6%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men433

26% of total enrollment

Women784

48% of total enrollment

Other7

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

California College of the Arts serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(3)
18-19
25.3%(254)
20-21
34.0%(341)
22-24
30.2%(303)
25+
10.3%(103)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
23.7%(76)
25+
76.3%(245)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

California College of the Arts attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 37% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 45% in-state residents, 19% out-of-state students, and 37% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
44.9%(80)
Out-of-State
18.5%(33)
International
36.5%(65)

Regional Representation

In-State80

45% of student body

Out-of-State33

19% of student body

International65

37% of student body

States Represented

22 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

64%

Female Students

Global Reach

37%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age