A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Ranken Technical College are mostly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has low racial diversity. 28% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
72%
|
| Black |
22%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 937% more male students than female students enrolled at Ranken Technical College with a gender ratio of 91% men to 9% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Ranken Technical College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
91%
|
| Women |
9%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,524
|
| Women |
147
|
Ranken Technical College serves a very low number of students outside of Missouri, with 82 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
82%
|
| Out of State |
18%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
46% 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 | 40.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 34.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=178891 IPEDS survey data for Ranken Technical College.