A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MCAD are mainly White with a small Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 41% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
59%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
7%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
16%
|
There are 167% more female students than male students enrolled at Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a gender ratio of 10% women to 4% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MCAD has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4%
|
| Women |
10%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30
|
| Women |
80
|
MCAD serves a low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 65 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
65%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
38% 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 | 10.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=174127 IPEDS survey data for Minneapolis College of Art and Design.
Last updated February 24, 2025