A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Georgia Tech are mainly White with a smaller Asian population. The school has high racial diversity. 49% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
51%
|
| Black |
7%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
19%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
11%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 110% more male students than female students enrolled at Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus with a gender ratio of 68% men to 32% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Georgia Tech has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
68%
|
| Women |
32%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
30,704
|
| Women |
14,592
|
Georgia Tech serves a low number of students outside of Georgia, with 56 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
56%
|
| Out of State |
35%
|
| Foreign |
8%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
12% 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 | 4.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 6.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=139755 IPEDS survey data for Georgia Institute of Technology Main Campus.