A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwest Tech are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 46% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
54%
|
| Black |
11%
|
| Hispanic |
21%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 120% more male students than female students enrolled at Northwest Kansas Technical College with a gender ratio of 69% men to 31% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwest Tech has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
69%
|
| Women |
31%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
458
|
| Women |
208
|
Northwest Tech serves a low number of students outside of Kansas, with 51 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
51%
|
| Out of State |
46%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
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 | 12.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155618 IPEDS survey data for Northwest Kansas Technical College.