A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Renton Technical College are predominantly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 56% 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.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
44%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
19%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 117% more male students than female students enrolled at Renton Technical College with a gender ratio of 68% men to 32% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Renton Technical College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
68%
|
| Women |
32%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,102
|
| Women |
970
|
Renton Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
50% 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 | 66.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 32.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=236382 IPEDS survey data for Renton Technical College.
Last updated February 24, 2024