A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Tennessee Tech are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very low racial diversity. 19% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
81%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
3%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
7%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 12% more male students than female students enrolled at Tennessee Technological University with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Tennessee Tech has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
5,221
|
| Women |
4,681
|
Tennessee Tech serves a very low number of students outside of Tennessee, with 94 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
94%
|
| Out of State |
5%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
34% 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 | 12.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.8% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=221847 IPEDS survey data for Tennessee Technological University.