California College of the Arts Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 75%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at California College of the Arts are predominantly Foreign Resident with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 73% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of California College of the Arts students
Race	Percent of Students
White	27%
Black	4%
Hispanic	14%
Asian	16%
American Indian / Alaskan	0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander	1%
Two or more races	0%
International	31%
Race Unknown	7%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 44%

There are 106% more female students than male students enrolled at California College of the Arts with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, California College of the Arts has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for California College of the Arts students
Gender	Percent of Students
Men	33%
Women	67%

Enrollment by gender for California College of the Arts students
Gender	Number of Students
Men	427
Women	881

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 66%

California College of the Arts draws 34 percent of students from California, 27 percent from other states, and 39 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for California College of the Arts students
Origin	Percent of Students
In State	34%
Out of State	27%
Foreign	39%
Unknown Location	0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

$73,343 per year

30% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,308

Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment	Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old	15.5%
Part-time undergraduates	5%

Other Colleges to Consider

Students applying to California College of the Arts often consider these colleges

California Institute of the Arts

Valencia, California

Private 4 Year

Otis College of Art and Design

Los Angeles, California

Private 4 Year

Art Center College of Design

Pasadena, California

Private 4 Year

Ringling College of Art and Design

Sarasota, Florida

Private 4 Year

Gallaudet University

Washington, District Of Columbia

Private 4 Year

Pratt Institute Main

Brooklyn, New York

Private 4 Year

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, Maine

Private 4 Year

Savannah College of Art and Design

Savannah, Georgia

Private 4 Year

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=110370.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026