A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at PIA are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 15% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
85%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 1,224% more male students than female students enrolled at Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics with a gender ratio of 93% men to 7% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, PIA has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
93%
|
| Women |
7%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
503
|
| Women |
38
|
PIA serves a high number of out-of-state students with 56% of the student body residing outside of Pennsylvania or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
44%
|
| Out of State |
56%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
45% 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 | 32.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215381 IPEDS survey data for Pittsburgh Institute of Aeronautics.