A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at OIT are mostly White with a small Hispanic 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 |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 60% more female students than male students enrolled at Oregon Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 1% women to 0.69% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, OIT has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.69%
|
| Women |
1%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
35
|
| Women |
56
|
OIT serves a low number of students outside of Oregon, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
27%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
32% 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 | 35.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 34% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=209506 IPEDS survey data for Oregon Institute of Technology.
Last updated February 24, 2025