Diversity in College is Important
What do we mean when we talk about diversity in college?
The root word of diversity is from the Latin, "diversus" which means "various". We use it today to describe an amalgamation of peoples, traditions, cultures and ideas.
So, what are we striving for when we want to realize more diversity in college?
Students who state that diversity in college is important to them are looking for institutions to offer a variety of curricular and non-curricular opportunities to learn from and learn with people of different ethnicities, races, ages, abilities, sexual identities, religions, and classes.
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 foster meaningful connections between people from differing backgrounds. This prevents students and faculty from becoming isolated and encourages positive connections.
Start now by Learning About Diversity at Augsburg, and how it is Similar to Other Schools in the Country.
Above Average Diversity Overall
The total diversity grade is created by adding up individual factors of ethnic, geographic, age and gender diversity.
Ranked #540 nationwide, Augsburg College is above average in overall diversity.
Campus is Higher Than Average in Ethnic Diversity
Ethnically-diverse schools offer students the opportunity to study and collaborate with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are unique from their own.
A ranking of #730 for ethnic diversity means Augsburg College is above average nationally.
Take a Deeper Look at Ethnic Diversity at Augsburg
When available, the chart below will display ethnic diversity among the faculty at Augsburg.
Good Balance of Male and Female Students
If you desire a campus with a nice mix of males and females, this may be the school for you.
At Augsburg College, 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 college is ranked at #458 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 1,212 males and 1,407 females.
Review Male/Female Diversity at Augsburg
When available, the chart below includes the male to female ratio among Augsburg's faculty, as well as students.
Representation from U.S. States is About Average
Are you seeking a college that recruits students from all across the U.S., or would you prefer a local college that mostly pulls students from within your home state?
To create the geographic diversity for each school, we took into account where every student lived before they were admitted.
About 82.5% of the students attending Augsburg College come from within Minnesota. This places Augsburg at the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,217.
Research Nationwide Geographic Diversity
The undergraduate student body is split among 16 states (may include Washington D.C.), as shown in the chart below.
International Student Diversity at Augsburg
There is a relatively small community of about 66 international students at Augsburg College representing 24 countries. To see more, check out the Augsburg International Student Page.
What is the Age of Everyone at This School?
Would you prefer a school where the student body represents a blend of different ages and generations, or would you opt for a school where most students are the same age as you?
Traditionally, undergraduate students range in age from 18 to 22. At Augsburg College, 41.4% of students are in the age 18 to 22 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Augsburg #261 in the nation for student age diversity.
Take a Look at Age Diversity at Augsburg
Analyze the age distribution of Augsburg undergraduates with the following bar chart.
Questions About Diversity
- How is Augsburg doing at attracting students from all economic backgrounds?
Even a school with high ethnic, racial and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the income levels of their students. To get a better idea of how Augsburg is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.
- How important is diversity to Augsburg?
Call the school to understand what they are doing to inspire diversity, and what student groups, clubs and associations are offered that encourage diversified perspectives on campus.
