A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at MSTC are mostly White with a small Asian population. The school has very low racial diversity. 10% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
90%
|
| Black |
1%
|
| Hispanic |
1%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
0%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 10% more female students than male students enrolled at Mid State Technical College with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, MSTC has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
48%
|
| Women |
52%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,323
|
| Women |
1,456
|
MSTC serves a very low number of students outside of Wisconsin, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
29% 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 | 45.9% |
| Part time Undergrads | 61.9% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=239220 IPEDS survey data for Mid State Technical College.