A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at City Tech are predominantly Hispanic with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 88% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
CUNY New York City College of Technology has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
12%
|
Black |
29%
|
Hispanic |
32%
|
Asian |
20%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
1%
|
International |
5%
|
Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 7% more female students than male students enrolled at CUNY New York City College of Technology with a gender ratio of 3% women to 3% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, City Tech has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
3%
|
Women |
3%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
394
|
Women |
423
|
City Tech serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
91%
|
Out of State |
0%
|
Foreign |
4%
|
Unknown Location |
5%
|
74% 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 | 26.5% |
Part time Undergrads | 34.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=190655 IPEDS survey data for CUNY New York City College of Technology.
Last updated February 24, 2025