A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at American Academy of Art are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
26%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at American Academy of Art with a gender ratio of 38% women to 19% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, American Academy of Art has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
19%
|
| Women |
38%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
17
|
| Women |
34
|
American Academy of Art serves a very low number of students outside of Illinois, with 78 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
78%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
9%
|
71% 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 | 2.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 29% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142887 IPEDS survey data for American Academy of Art.
Last updated February 24, 2025