A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology are predominantly White with a significant Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 61% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
39%
|
| Black |
37%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 23% more male students than female students enrolled at Harrisburg University of Science and Technology with a gender ratio of 55% men to 45% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
55%
|
| Women |
45%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,698
|
| Women |
1,384
|
Harrisburg University of Science and Technology serves a low number of students outside of Pennsylvania, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
72%
|
| Out of State |
28%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
51% 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 | 5.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=446640 IPEDS survey data for Harrisburg University of Science and Technology.