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West Virginia University Tech Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 44%

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 West Virginia University Tech are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has medium racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of West Virginia University Institute of Technology students
Race Percent of Students
White
72%
Black
8%
Hispanic
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian / Alaskan
1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
3%
International
9%
Race Unknown
3%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 50%

There are 11% more male students than female students enrolled at West Virginia University Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, West Virginia University Tech has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for West Virginia University Institute of Technology students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
53%
Women
47%
Enrollment by gender for West Virginia University Institute of Technology students
Gender Number of Students
Men
671
Women
607

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Extremely Low

Geographic Diversity Index: 20%

West Virginia University Tech draws 81 percent of students from West Virginia, 10 percent from other states, and 10 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside West Virginia, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for West Virginia University Institute of Technology students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
81%
Out of State
10%
Foreign
10%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$43,154 per year

45% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,278
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 19%
Part-time undergraduates 12.3%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=237950.

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