Albany Technical College Demographics: How Diverse Is It?

This School is Below Average When it Comes to Overall Diversity

To get the overall diversity ranking, we took the combination of ethnicity on campus, geographic origin of students, gender and age diversity.

Below average when it comes to overall diversity, Albany Technical College is ranked #2,934 in the country.

Average Representation of Racial Groups

Racially diverse schools allow students to get to know and learn with others from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. It also means the school is working to fairly represent and support all students.

Albany Technical College is ranked #2,806 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body makeup that is pretty close to the national average.

Albany Technical College's representation of the races is on par with the national average.

The faculty's racial diversity is on par with the national average.

Low Balance of Male and Female Students

If you're seeking a school with an equal mix of male and female students, this isn't the choice for you.

At Albany Technical College, the disparity between men and women on campus is higher than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Albany Technical College is mostly female.

This college is ranked at #2,637 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 1,028 males and 2,153 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Albany Technical College is higher than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Albany Technical College is above average.

Majority of Students are From One State

This school seems to only be popular among students from one state. Is it the right choice for you?

We've derived the geographic diversity of each school by looking at where matriculated undergraduates resided before they enrolled in college.

Over 90% of the students attending Albany Technical College come from within Georgia. This places Albany Technical College's level of location diversity well below the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #2,871.

Age Range on Campus

Some students prefer a campus filled with others who are the same age, while some prefer a diverse age range of students. What do you prefer?

Traditionally, students range in age from 18 to 21. However, this college appears to attract a majority of older students. At Albany Technical College, 22.4% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Albany Technical College #31 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we talk about diversity in college?

  Largely speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of people and ideas, and the traditions, belief systems and cultures that come with them. When most students seek diversity on campus, what they are actually seeking are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different cultures and backgrounds.

• How is Albany Technical College doing at attracting students from all income levels?

  Even a school with high ethnic, racial and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the financial backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how Albany Technical College is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• Is Diversity Important to Albany Technical College?

  Diversity can be promoted by the college in multiple ways. For one, institutions should be making an effort to hire a diverse faculty to engage students. But the school should also be doing the best they can to promote meaningful interactions between people from differing backgrounds. This prevents students and faculty from becoming isolated and encourages positive connections.