Berkeley College - New York Demographics: How Diverse Is It?

Above Average When it Comes to Diversity Overall

The overall diversity ranking is created by combining the results of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity.

Considered above average in terms of overall diversity, Berkeley College - New York is ranked #1,333 nationwide.

This School is Considered Above Average in Racial Diversity

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

Berkeley College - New York is ranked #1,019 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.

Berkeley College - New York ranks above average in racial representation.

Very good diversity of races in faculty.

Male to Female Balance is On Par With National Averages

This may not be the best choice if you're seeking equality between the sexes (when it comes to their presence on campus).

At Berkeley College - New York, the disparity between men and women on campus is on par with the national average. The undergraduate student body at Berkeley College - New York is predominantly female.

This college is ranked at #2,204 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 1,322 males and 2,374 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Berkeley College - New York is on par with the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Berkeley College - New York is excellent.

Geographic Diversity is Normal

Would you prefer a college that recruits students from all across the United States, or would you prefer a local college that primarily pulls students from your home state?

In order to come up with the geographic diversity for each school, we looked at where every student resided before they attended college.

About 87.5% of the students attending Berkeley College - New York come from within New York. This places Berkeley College - New York at the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,619.

What is the Age Range of the Students?

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?

Traditionally, students range in age from 18 to 21. However, this college appears to attract a majority of older students. At Berkeley College - New York, 29.8% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Berkeley College - New York #1,361 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  Often when we speak of diversity, which is defined as "variety", what we mean is multiculturalism, or the acceptance of individuals of different ethnicities, cultures, races, religions and financial backgrounds. When most students seek diversity on campus, what they are 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 Berkeley College - New York supporting and attracting learners from all income backgrounds?

  Even a school with great 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 Berkeley College - New York is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• Is Diversity Important to Berkeley College - New York?

  Diversity can be encouraged 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 encourage substantial interactions between people from different backgrounds. This prevents faculty and students from self-segregating and encourages positive connections.