A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at CalArts are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
42%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
15%
|
| Asian |
16%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 70% more female students than male students enrolled at California Institute of the Arts with a gender ratio of 20% women to 12% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, CalArts has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
12%
|
| Women |
20%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
161
|
| Women |
274
|
CalArts serves a low number of students outside of California, with 32 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
32%
|
| Out of State |
38%
|
| Foreign |
28%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
19% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 11.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=111081 IPEDS survey data for California Institute of the Arts.
Last updated February 24, 2025