A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Michigan Tech are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 14% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
86%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 135% more male students than female students enrolled at Michigan Technological University with a gender ratio of 70% men to 30% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Michigan Tech has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
70%
|
| Women |
30%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,952
|
| Women |
2,111
|
Michigan Tech serves a very low number of students outside of Michigan, with 76 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
76%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% 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 | 4.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=171128 IPEDS survey data for Michigan Technological University.
Last updated February 24, 2024