A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lake Washington Institute of Technology are primarily White with a small Asian population. The school has medium racial diversity. 36% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
64%
|
| Black |
3%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
8%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
6%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 43% more female students than male students enrolled at Lake Washington Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 59% women to 41% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lake Washington Institute of Technology has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
41%
|
| Women |
59%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,296
|
| Women |
1,854
|
Lake Washington Institute of Technology serves a very low number of students outside of Washington, with 98 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
98%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
24% 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 | 61% |
| Part time Undergrads | 32.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=235699 IPEDS survey data for Lake Washington Institute of Technology.