Student Population Changes
The average student population over the last 11 years is 384 where 356 students are attending the school for the academic year 2024-2025.
Total enrollment fluctuated between 2016 and 2025, with 6 year-over-year increases and 3 decreases. It peaked at 464 students in 2018 and was lowest at 327 in 2024. Overall, enrollment dropped from 371 to 356 students, a net loss of 15 (4%).
The following table and chart illustrate the changes in student population by gender at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology since 2015.
Enrollment by Race/Ethnicity Changes
The percentage of white students is 86.24%. The percentage was 92.99% 10 years ago and HIWT still has a high percentage of white students. 1.12% of enrolled students is Asian and 1.69% is black students. Hispanic students comprise 7.30% of the student body.
Over the past 10 years, the racial composition has shifted. The percentage of white students decreased from 92.99% to 86.24%. Asian enrollment grew from 0.00% to 1.12%. Black student enrollment decreased from 2.16% to 1.69%. Hispanic student representation expanded from 2.16% to 7.30%.
The overall racial diversity, measured by the Census Bureau Diversity Index, is 0.2498 which indicates that not very diverse. This increased from 0.1340 a decade ago, suggesting that racial diversity has improved.
The following table and chart illustrate the student population trends by race/ethnicity at Hobart Institute of Welding Technology over the past 11 years (2015-2025).
Distance Learning (Online Courses) Enrollment Changes
Hobart Institute of Welding Technology does not offer online degree/certificate programs. All Students have enrolled in on-campus programs.