A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at New York Institute of Technology are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 80% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
The college is an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institution (AANAPISI) and is recognized for serving Asian Americans and Native American Pacific Islanders.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
20%
|
| Black |
8%
|
| Hispanic |
13%
|
| Asian |
15%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
18%
|
| Race Unknown |
24%
|
There are 18% more male students than female students enrolled at New York Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 54% men to 46% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, New York Institute of Technology has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
54%
|
| Women |
46%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,735
|
| Women |
3,171
|
New York Institute of Technology serves a very low number of students outside of New York, with 82 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
82%
|
| Out of State |
12%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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 | 13.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=194091 IPEDS survey data for New York Institute of Technology.