A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MATC are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 19% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
81%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 35% more male students than female students enrolled at Manhattan Area Technical College with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MATC has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
523
|
| Women |
386
|
MATC serves a very low number of students outside of Kansas, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| 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 | 30.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 21.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155487 IPEDS survey data for Manhattan Area Technical College.