A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at TSTC are mainly Hispanic with a significant White population. The school has 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 |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
50%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 140% more male students than female students enrolled at Texas State Technical College with a gender ratio of 71% men to 29% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, TSTC has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
71%
|
| Women |
29%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7,479
|
| Women |
3,122
|
TSTC serves a low number of students outside of Texas, with 62 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
62%
|
| Out of State |
36%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
56% 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 | 28% |
| Part time Undergrads | 53.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=487320 IPEDS survey data for Texas State Technical College.