A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at SMFA are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
15%
|
There are more students than students enrolled at School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston with a gender ratio of . Compared to the US average of 56% female students, SMFA has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
40% 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 | 20.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=166984 IPEDS survey data for School of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
Last updated February 24, 2024