Berkeley City College Diversity & Demographics

Above Average When it Comes to Diversity

The total diversity grade is created by adding up individual factors of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity.

Considered above average in terms of total diversity, Berkeley City College is ranked #1,221 nationwide.

Racial Diversity is Very High

Many young people value the ability to meet and learn from different racial and ethnic groups, which is more likely to happen at a diverse school such as this one.

Berkeley City College is ranked #27 in ethnic diversity nationwide which means it is well above average nationally.

Berkeley City College boasts excellent racial diversity.

The racial diversity of the faculty is excellent.

Balanced Gender Ratio

If you desire a campus with a nice mix of males and females, this may be the school for you.

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

This college is ranked at #637 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 2,769 males and 3,284 females.

The male to female ratio at Berkeley City College is excellent.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Berkeley City College is excellent.

Popular School in One State

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

We have derived the geographic diversity of each school by looking at where matriculated undergraduates lived before they attended college.

A vast majority of undergraduates attending Berkeley City College come from within California. This places Berkeley City College's level of location diversity well below the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #2,974.

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 typical student is between the ages of 18-21. At Berkeley City College, 41.0% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Berkeley City College #455 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

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

  Often when we speak of diversity, which is simply defined as "variety", what we mean is multiculturalism, or the acceptance of people of different ethnicities, races, cultures, beliefs and economic backgrounds. When most students seek diversity on a college 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.

• Is Berkeley City College supporting and attracting learners from all income backgrounds?

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

• How important is diversity to Berkeley City College?

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