A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at New England Tech are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 34% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
66%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
11%
|
There are 35% more male students than female students enrolled at New England Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, New England Tech has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
57%
|
| Women |
43%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,087
|
| Women |
808
|
New England Tech serves a low number of students outside of Rhode Island, with 55 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
55%
|
| Out of State |
44%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
53% 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 | 35.8% |
| Part time Undergrads | 15.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=217305 IPEDS survey data for New England Institute of Technology.