A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwest Louisiana Technical College are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Northwest Louisiana 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 |
45%
|
Black |
44%
|
Hispanic |
4%
|
Asian |
0%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
Two or more races |
2%
|
International |
0%
|
Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 57% more male students than female students enrolled at Northwest Louisiana Technical College with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwest Louisiana Technical College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
61%
|
Women |
39%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
592
|
Women |
378
|
Northwest Louisiana Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
95%
|
Out of State |
3%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
2%
|
67% 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 | 27.4% |
Part time Undergrads | 38.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160010 IPEDS survey data for Northwest Louisiana Technical College.
Last updated February 24, 2024