| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| International | 126 | 37.39% |
| White | 117 | 34.72% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 10.09% |
| Black or African American | 23 | 6.82% |
| Asian | 22 | 6.53% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 7 | 2.08% |
| Unknown | 6 | 1.78% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 0.59% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.30% |
The majority of American Film Institute graduate students are International.