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City Tech Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 75%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at City Tech are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 88% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

CUNY New York City College of Technology has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of CUNY New York City College of Technology students
Race Percent of Students
White
12%
Black
29%
Hispanic
32%
Asian
20%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
5%
Race Unknown
0%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 12% more male students than female students enrolled at CUNY New York City College of Technology with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, City Tech has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for CUNY New York City College of Technology students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
53%
Women
47%
Enrollment by gender for CUNY New York City College of Technology students
Gender Number of Students
Men
7,665
Women
6,821

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 4%

City Tech draws 88 percent of students from New York, 0 percent from other states, and 4 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New York, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for CUNY New York City College of Technology students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
88%
Out of State
0%
Foreign
4%
Unknown Location
8%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$46,554 per year

73% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

14,486
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 26.5%
Part-time undergraduates 34.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190655.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026