A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Indiana Tech are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 65% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
35%
|
| Black |
34%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
22%
|
There are 39% more male students than female students enrolled at Indiana Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Indiana Tech has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
58%
|
| Women |
42%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,511
|
| Women |
1,084
|
Indiana Tech serves a low number of students outside of Indiana, with 52 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
52%
|
| Out of State |
40%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% 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 | 69.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 39.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=151290 IPEDS survey data for Indiana Institute of Technology.