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Institute of American Indian Arts Demographics & Diversity

Santa Fe, New Mexico

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very Low

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Institute of American Indian Arts are mostly American Indian/Alaskan with a small White population. The school has very low racial diversity. 94% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture is designated as a Tribal College or University (TCU) - a college which fosters American Indian culture, languages, and traditions. The college is highly inclusive of Native American students.

Racial demographics of Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture students
Race Percent of Students
White 6%
Black 1%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 0%
American Indian / Alaskan 82%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
International 1%
Race Unknown 3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Medium

There are 54% more female students than male students enrolled at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Institute of American Indian Arts has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 39%
Women 61%
Enrollment by gender for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture students
Gender Number of Students
Men 342
Women 526

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Low

Institute of American Indian Arts serves a low number of students outside of New Mexico, with 54 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 54%
Out of State 46%
Foreign 0%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$45,124 per year

69% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
868
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 27.6%
Part time Undergrads 19.4%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=187745 IPEDS survey data for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture.

Last updated February 24, 2024