A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at IIT are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 67% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
33%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
16%
|
| Asian |
13%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
26%
|
| Race Unknown |
4%
|
There are 73% more male students than female students enrolled at Illinois Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 63% men to 37% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, IIT has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
63%
|
| Women |
37%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,396
|
| Women |
2,547
|
IIT serves a low number of students outside of Illinois, with 60 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
60%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
12%
|
30% 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 | 13.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=145725 IPEDS survey data for Illinois Institute of Technology.