A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UT Tyler are mainly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
58%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 120% more female students than male students enrolled at The University of Texas at Tyler with a gender ratio of 17% women to 8% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UT Tyler has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8%
|
| Women |
17%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
748
|
| Women |
1,643
|
UT Tyler serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
1%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
44% 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 | 27.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 24.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=228802 IPEDS survey data for The University of Texas at Tyler.
Last updated February 24, 2025