A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Savannah Tech are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 59% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Savannah Technical College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
41%
|
| Black |
46%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 76% more female students than male students enrolled at Savannah Technical College with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Savannah Tech has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,319
|
| Women |
2,323
|
Savannah Tech serves a very low number of students outside of Georgia, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
60% 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 | 48.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 65.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=140942 IPEDS survey data for Savannah Technical College.
Last updated February 24, 2024