Allen U Student Population Stats

Normal Diversity at This School

We calculated a total diversity ranking for every school by looking at racial, age, geographic and gender diversity.

Nothing abnormal, Allen University is about average with a ranking of #2,272.

Very Low Racial Diversity

It may be difficult for college students to meet and learn from students from different racial and ethnic backgrounds at this school.

Allen University is ranked #3,552 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is far below the national average.

However, this university is an Historically Black College or University (HBCU) with a principal mission of serving and educating the black community.

Allen U is not racially diverse.

Average racial representation in the faculty.

Male to Female Ratio is Fair

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

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

This university is ranked at #826 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 384 males and 314 females.

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

The ratio of male to female faculty at Allen U is excellent.

Geographic Diversity is Typical

Are you seeking a college that attracts students from all across the U.S., or would you prefer a local college that mostly pulls students from within your home state?

To come up with the geographic diversity for each school, we looked at where every student resided before they were admitted.

About 65.0% of the students attending Allen University come from within South Carolina. This puts Allen U's level of geographic diversity about the same as the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,249.

Age Diversity on Campus

Would you prefer a school where the student body represents a mix of different ages and generations, or would you rather have a school where most students are the same age as you?

Traditionally, students range in age from 18 to 21. At Allen University, 53.2% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Allen U #3,534 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 a mixture of peoples, traditions, cultures and ideas. Diversity can be a huge benefit to students, as it not only exposes them to new ways of thinking, it prepares them for the diverse workforce of tomorrow, as well as inspires innovation and creativity.

• Is Allen U supporting students from all income backgrounds?

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

• Is Diversity Important to Allen U?

  The college years provide a unique opportunity for students to have direct exposure to other cultures and backgrounds. Students should look for a college administration that is not only promoting diversity institutionally, but also fostering an atmosphere where students can exchange differing ideas and perspectives in positive and meaningful ways.