A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Cornish College of the Arts are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 40% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
60%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
11%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 167% more female students than male students enrolled at Cornish College of the Arts with a gender ratio of 3% women to 1% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Cornish College of the Arts has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1%
|
| Women |
3%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
6
|
| Women |
16
|
Cornish College of the Arts serves a low number of students outside of Washington, with 48 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
48%
|
| Out of State |
48%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
31% 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 | 11.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235024 IPEDS survey data for Cornish College of the Arts.
Last updated February 24, 2025