A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Longy are predominantly Foreign Resident with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 67% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
33%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
56%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 74% more female students than male students enrolled at Longy School of Music with a gender ratio of 63% women to 37% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Longy has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
37%
|
| Women |
63%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
115
|
| Women |
200
|
Longy serves a very low number of students outside of Massachusetts, with 0 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
0%
|
| Out of State |
13%
|
| Foreign |
88%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
36% 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 | 11.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 13.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166489 IPEDS survey data for Longy School of Music.
Last updated February 24, 2024