New York Institute of Technology Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 79%

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 New York Institute of Technology are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 80% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.

Racial demographics of New York Institute of Technology students
Race Percent of Students
White
20%
Black
8%
Hispanic
13%
Asian
15%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
1%
International
18%
Race Unknown
24%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 19% more male students than female students enrolled at New York Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, New York Institute of Technology has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for New York Institute of Technology students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
54%
Women
46%
Enrollment by gender for New York Institute of Technology students
Gender Number of Students
Men
3,740
Women
3,137

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 16%

New York Institute of Technology draws 84 percent of students from New York, 8 percent from other states, and 8 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 New York Institute of Technology students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
84%
Out of State
8%
Foreign
8%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$72,244 per year

52% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

6,877
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 13.8%
Part-time undergraduates 11.9%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194091.

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