A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Pittsburgh Technical College are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
7%
|
There are 69% more male students than female students enrolled at Pittsburgh Technical College with a gender ratio of 63% men to 37% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Pittsburgh Technical College 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 |
669
|
| Women |
397
|
Pittsburgh Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 92 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
92%
|
| Out of State |
8%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
51% 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 | 25.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=215415 IPEDS survey data for Pittsburgh Technical College.