A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Northwest Louisiana Technical College are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 55% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Northwest Louisiana Technical College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
45%
|
| Black |
44%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
0%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 57% more male students than female students enrolled at Northwest Louisiana Technical College with a gender ratio of 61% men to 39% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Northwest Louisiana Technical College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
61%
|
| Women |
39%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
592
|
| Women |
378
|
Northwest Louisiana Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 95 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
95%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
67% 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 | 27.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 38.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=160010 IPEDS survey data for Northwest Louisiana Technical College.