A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology are primarily Black with a smaller White population. The school has medium racial diversity. 88% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
12%
|
| Black |
62%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
16%
|
There are 717% more female students than male students enrolled at Pennsylvania Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 89% women to 11% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pennsylvania Institute of Technology has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
11%
|
| Women |
89%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
71
|
| Women |
580
|
Pennsylvania Institute of Technology serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 81 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
81%
|
| Out of State |
19%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
88% 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 | 47.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 48.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=214582 IPEDS survey data for Pennsylvania Institute of Technology.
Last updated February 24, 2024