Diversity Matters
Diversity can be somewhat of a buzzword among both students and college admissions officers alike. For the purposes of producing diversity scores, College Factual defines diversity as the most plurality. Schools that rank high in diversity metrics are those with the greatest variety in ethnicity, gender, age, and geographic location of origin.
Learn About Diversity at AIU Atlanta, and how it Compares to Other Schools in the United States.
Overall Diversity is Lower Than Normal
To get the overall diversity ranking, we took the combination of ethnicity on campus, geographic origin of students, gender and age diversity.
American InterContinental University - Atlanta is below average when it comes to overall diversity, and is ranked #3,066 countrywide.
Racial Diversity is Average
Racially diverse colleges allow students to get to know and study with others from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. It also means the school is working to fairly represent and support all students.
With a student body composition that is similar to the national average, American InterContinental University - Atlanta is ranked #2,677 when it comes to ethnic diversity.
Explore AIU Atlanta Racial Diversity
If available, the chart below will display racial diversity among the undergraduate students at AIU Atlanta.
AIU Atlanta's representation of the races is on par with the national average.
The racial diversity of the faculty is above average.
Low Balance of Male and Female Students
If you're seeking a college with an equal mix of male and female students, this is not the choice for you.
At American InterContinental University - Atlanta, the disparity between men and women on campus is higher than the national average. The undergraduate student body at AIU Atlanta is mostly female.
This university is ranked at #2,671 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 502 males and 1,101 females.
Explore Male/Female Diversity at AIU Atlanta
If available, the chart below will include the male to female ratio among AIU Atlanta's undergraduate students.
The disparity between the counts of men and women at American InterContinental University - Atlanta is higher than the national average.
If available, the chart below will include the male to female ratio among AIU Atlanta's faculty.
The ratio of male to female faculty at AIU Atlanta is excellent.
Campus Represents the State Well
This school seems to only be popular among students from one state. Is it the right choice for you?
We have derived the geographic diversity of each school by examining where matriculated undergraduates resided before they were admitted to college.
A vast majority of undergraduates attending AIU Atlanta come from within Georgia. This places AIU Atlanta's level of geographic diversity well below the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #3,306.
Research Nationwide Geographic Diversity
A vast majority of the AIU Atlanta undergraduate student body comes from within Georgia.
Presence of International Students at AIU Atlanta
There is a relatively small community of about 2 international students at American InterContinental University - Atlanta representing -1 countries. To see more, check out the AIU Atlanta International Student Page.
What is the Age Range of the Students?
Would you prefer a school where the student body represents a mix of different ages and generations, or would you prefer a school where most students are the same age as you?
The traditional student is between the ages of 18-21. However, this university appears to attract a majority of older students. At American InterContinental University - Atlanta, 7.4% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank AIU Atlanta #1,409 in the nation for student age diversity.
Take a Look at Age Diversity at AIU Atlanta
The chart below displays the age range of the student body at AIU Atlanta.
Questions About Diversity
- What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?
The root word of diversity is from the Latin, "diversus" which means "various". We use it today to describe a mixture of peoples, traditions, ideas and cultures. When most students seek diversity on campus, what they are actually looking for 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 AIU Atlanta attracting learners from all income backgrounds?
Even a school with high racial, ethnic and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the economic backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how AIU Atlanta is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.
- How important is diversity to AIU Atlanta?
Call the school to find out what they are doing to stimulate diversity, and what student clubs, groups and associations are available that encourage varied perspectives on campus.
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