A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Virginia Tech are primarily White with a small Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 32% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
68%
|
| Black |
4%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
9%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
6%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 32% more male students than female students enrolled at Virginia Tech with a gender ratio of 57% men to 43% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Virginia 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 |
21,687
|
| Women |
16,483
|
Virginia Tech serves a low number of students outside of Virginia, with 64 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
64%
|
| Out of State |
32%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
16% 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 | 2.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.1% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=233921 IPEDS survey data for Virginia Tech.