A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at City Tech are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 88% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
CUNY New York City College of Technology has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
12%
|
| Black |
29%
|
| Hispanic |
32%
|
| Asian |
20%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
5%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 23% more male students than female students enrolled at CUNY New York City College of Technology with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, City Tech has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7,213
|
| Women |
5,874
|
City Tech serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
7%
|
73% 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 | 26.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 34.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190655 IPEDS survey data for CUNY New York City College of Technology.