A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at PAFA are primarily White with a small Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 39% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
61%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts with a gender ratio of 20% women to 10% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, PAFA has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
20%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
14
|
| Women |
28
|
PAFA serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
17%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
47% 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 | 23.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214971 IPEDS survey data for Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts.
Last updated February 24, 2025