Allegheny Demographics: How Diverse Is It?

Much Higher Than Average Diversity

We combine factors of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity to come up with an overall diversity ranking for each school.

Highly diverse across all factors, Allegheny College is ranked #343 nationwide.

This School is Considered Above Average in Racial Diversity

Ethnically-diverse schools offer students the opportunity to study and learn with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are different from their own.

Allegheny College is ranked #1,773 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.

Allegheny ranks above average in racial representation.

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

Male to Female Ratio is Fairly Even

Are you seeking a campus with a balanced blend of males to females?

At Allegheny College, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Allegheny is equally balanced.

This college is ranked at #862 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 788 males and 983 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Allegheny College is lower than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Allegheny is above average.

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 took a look at where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending in order to come up with the geographic diversity grade.

About 52.6% of the students attending Allegheny College come from within Pennsylvania. Allegheny's rating of #428 makes it above average in this factor.

What is the Age of Everyone at This School?

Some 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 typical student is between the ages of 18-21. At Allegheny College, 91.1% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Allegheny #3,922 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

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

  The root word of diversity is from the Latin, "diversus" which means "various". Today we use it to describe an amalgamation of people, traditions, cultures and ideas. When most students seek diversity on campus, what they are 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.

• Is Allegheny attracting learners from all income backgrounds?

  Schools with excellent 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 Allegheny supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Allegheny?

  Diversity can be promoted by the university in several ways. First, institutions should be making an effort to hire a varied faculty to engage students. But the school should also be doing the best they can to promote substantial interaction between people from different backgrounds. This prevents faculty and students from self-segregating and encourages positive connections.