A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Polytechnic University are almost exclusively Hispanic with a small White population. The school has extremely low racial diversity. 97% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando 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 |
3%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
96%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 85% more male students than female students enrolled at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando with a gender ratio of 65% men to 35% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Polytechnic University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
65%
|
| Women |
35%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
87
|
| Women |
47
|
Polytechnic University serves a very low number of students outside of Florida, 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%
|
100% 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 | 71.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 70.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=456490 IPEDS survey data for Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico Orlando.