Why Diversity Should Matter to You
What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?
Often when we speak of diversity, what we mean is multiculturalism, or the acceptance of individuals of different ethnicities, cultures, races, beliefs and financial backgrounds.
So, what are we striving for when we want to see more diversity in college?
Diversity can be a huge benefit to students, as it not only exposes them to new ways of thinking, it prepares them for the varied workforce of tomorrow, in addition to inspiring creativity and innovation.
The university years provide a one of a kind opportunity for students to have exposure to other cultures and backgrounds. Students should look for a university administration that is not only encouraging diversity institutionally, but also fostering a climate where students can exchange different ideas and perspectives in positive and meaningful ways.
Get Some Knowledge on Diversity at Adams State, Including how Similar This School is to Others in the U.S..
This School has Excellent Diversity Overall
We combine factors of ethnic, geographic, gender and age diversity to come up with an overall diversity ranking for each school.
Adams State University is considered to be highly diverse across all factors, and is ranked #205 nationwide.
Ranked High in Ethnic Diversity
Ethnically-diverse college campuses offer students the chance to study and learn with with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are different from their own.
Adams State University is ranked #607 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.
Explore Adams State Ethnic Diversity
The chart below will also display the diversity of faculty at Adams State when it is available.
Equal Balance of Male and Female Students
If you desire a campus with a relatively equal balance of males and females, this may be the school for you.
At Adams State University, the male to female student ratio is far higher than the national average of about 40:60 with a student body that is equally balanced.
This university is ranked at #291 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 1,092 males and 1,018 females.
Analyze Male/Female Diversity at Adams State
Where available, the chart below includes the male to female distribution among Adams State's faculty, as well as students.
Higher Than Average Chance your Roommate Will be From Another State
Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States? If so this may be a good option for you.
We examined where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending to create the geographic diversity grade.
About 67.8% of the students attending Adams State University come from within Colorado. Adams State's rating of #656 makes it above average in this factor.
Learn About Nationwide Geographic Diversity
The undergraduate student body is split among 27 states (may include Washington D.C.), as shown in the chart below.
The Amount of International Students at Adams State
There is a small community of about 23 international students at Adams State University representing 8 countries. For all the details, go to the Adams State International Student Page.
What is the Age Diversity of the Students?
Some college students prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?
The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-22. At Adams State University, 35.6% of students are in the age 18 to 22 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Adams State #210 in the nation for student age diversity.
Explore Age Diversity at Adams State
Analyze the age range of Adams State undergraduates with the following bar chart.
Questions About Diversity
- How is Adams State doing at attracting students from all income levels?
Schools with higher than average racial and ethnic diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as financial backgrounds. Get a better idea of how Adams State supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.
- Is Diversity Important to Adams State?
Get in touch with the school to learn about what they are doing to promote diversity, and what student groups, clubs and associations are present that encourage diverse points of views on campus.
