Massachusetts College of Art and Design Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
74%
Female Students
3%
International
34
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Massachusetts College of Art and Design has a diverse student body with 48% 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
50.5%(1,004)
Hispanic
13.9%(277)
African American
3.4%(67)
Asian
6.9%(137)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(2)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(2)
Two or More Races
4.6%(92)
Unknown
20.5%(407)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment2,204
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%(541)
Women
73.9%(1,528)

Gender Statistics

Men541

25% of total enrollment

Women1,528

69% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Massachusetts College of Art and Design serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 10% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.1%(2)
18-19
29.8%(556)
20-21
37.1%(691)
22-24
21.8%(407)
25+
11.2%(209)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.9%(1)
22-24
15.5%(17)
25+
83.6%(92)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

10%

Non-Traditional (25+)

6%

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 71% in-state residents, 25% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
71.5%(308)
Out-of-State
25.3%(109)
International
3.2%(14)

Regional Representation

In-State308

71% of student body

Out-of-State109

25% of student body

International14

3% of student body

States Represented

34 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

74%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

10%

Non-Traditional Age