A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Mitchell Technical Institute are almost exclusively White with a small American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 8% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
92%
|
| Black |
0%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
3%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 67% more male students than female students enrolled at Mitchell Technical Institute with a gender ratio of 10% men to 6% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Mitchell Technical Institute has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
6%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
112
|
| Women |
67
|
Mitchell Technical Institute serves a very low number of students outside of South Dakota, with 83 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
83%
|
| Out of State |
17%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
29% 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 | 25.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 22.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219189 IPEDS survey data for Mitchell Technical Institute.
Last updated February 24, 2025