A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Western Dakota Tech are mostly White with a smaller American Indian/Alaskan population. The school has low racial diversity. 23% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
77%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
11%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 30% more female students than male students enrolled at Western Dakota Technical Institute with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Western Dakota Tech has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
551
|
| Women |
716
|
Western Dakota Tech serves a very low number of students outside of South Dakota, with 93 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
93%
|
| Out of State |
7%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% 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 | 43.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 19.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219480 IPEDS survey data for Western Dakota Technical Institute.