A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at DIT are predominantly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has very high racial diversity. 59% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
41%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
5%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
12%
|
| Race Unknown |
32%
|
There are 128% more male students than female students enrolled at DigiPen Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 69% men to 31% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, DIT has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
69%
|
| Women |
31%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
781
|
| Women |
343
|
DIT serves a low number of students outside of Washington, with 57 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
57%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
25% 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 | 22.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=443410 IPEDS survey data for DigiPen Institute of Technology.