A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southern California Institute of Technology are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 77% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
23%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
50%
|
| Asian |
16%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
2%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 1,881% more male students than female students enrolled at Southern California Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 95% men to 5% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southern California Institute of Technology has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
95%
|
| Women |
5%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
515
|
| Women |
26
|
Southern California Institute of Technology serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 100 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
100%
|
| Out of State |
0%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
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 | 69.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=399869 IPEDS survey data for Southern California Institute of Technology.