A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at EITC are mostly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 16% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
84%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
14%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 52% more female students than male students enrolled at Eastern Idaho Technical College with a gender ratio of 60% women to 40% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, EITC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
40%
|
| Women |
60%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
927
|
| Women |
1,406
|
EITC serves a very low number of students outside of Idaho, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
58% 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 | 58.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 48.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=142179 IPEDS survey data for Eastern Idaho Technical College.