Massachusetts College of Art and Design Demographics & Diversity Overview

45%
Minority Students
74%
Female Students
3%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a diverse student body with 45% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
53.0%(929)
Hispanic
14.7%(257)
African American
3.6%(63)
Asian
7.1%(124)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
5.1%(90)
Unknown
16.3%(285)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color45%
Total Enrollment1,939
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a gender distribution of 74% female students and 26% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
26.1%(479)
Women
73.9%(1,354)

Gender Statistics

Men479

25% of total enrollment

Women1,354

70% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Massachusetts College of Art and Design serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 54% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 12% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.2%(4)
18-19
21.4%(353)
20-21
38.3%(631)
22-24
26.9%(444)
25+
13.2%(217)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
18.9%(20)
25+
81.1%(86)

Age Diversity Insights

54%

Traditional Age (18-21)

12%

Non-Traditional (25+)

5%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Massachusetts College of Art and Design attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 64% in-state residents, 33% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
64.3%(261)
Out-of-State
32.5%(132)
International
3.2%(13)

Regional Representation

In-State261

64% of student body

Out-of-State132

33% of student body

International13

3% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

45%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

74%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

12%

Non-Traditional Age