A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Colorado Tech are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
26%
|
There are 96% more female students than male students enrolled at Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Colorado Tech has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8,374
|
| Women |
16,434
|
Colorado Tech serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 94% of the student body residing outside of Colorado or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
6%
|
| Out of State |
94%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
85% 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 | 88.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 35.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=126827 IPEDS survey data for Colorado Technical University Colorado Springs.
Last updated February 24, 2024