A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Southeast Technical are mostly White with a small Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 15% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
85%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 29% more female students than male students enrolled at Minnesota State College Southeast Technical with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Southeast Technical has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
839
|
| Women |
1,084
|
Southeast Technical serves a low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 70 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
70%
|
| Out of State |
30%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% 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 | 40.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 44.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175263 IPEDS survey data for Minnesota State College Southeast Technical.