Diversity Matters
Diversity can be somewhat of a buzzword among both college admissions officers and students 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 Bridgewater, and how it is Similar to Other Schools in the Country.
Pretty Good When it Comes to Diversity Overall
The total diversity grade is created by adding up individual factors of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity.
Ranked #938 nationwide, Bridgewater College is above average in overall diversity.
Ranked Well for Racial Diversity
Ethnically-diverse colleges offer students the opportunity to study and learn from undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are unique from their own.
A ranking of #1,707 for ethnic diversity means Bridgewater College is above average nationally.
Explore Bridgewater Racial Diversity
This chart will display the diversity of undergraduate students at Bridgewater when it is available.
Bridgewater ranks above average in racial diversity.
Average racial representation in the faculty.
Gender Ratio is Pretty Good
Are you seeking a campus with a fairly balanced mix of males to females?
At Bridgewater College, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Bridgewater is equally balanced.
This college is ranked at #895 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 818 males and 1,021 females.
Analyze Male/Female Diversity at Bridgewater
Where available, the chart below will include the male to female distribution among Bridgewater's undergraduate students.
The disparity between the counts of men and women at Bridgewater College is lower than the national average.
Where available, the chart below will include the male to female distribution among Bridgewater's faculty.
The ratio of male to female faculty at Bridgewater is excellent.
Representation from U.S. States is About Average
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 create the geographic diversity for each school, we looked at where every student lived before they were admitted.
About 77.4% of the students attending Bridgewater College come from within Virginia. This makes Bridgewater an average school when it comes to this factor and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,444.
Research Nationwide Geographic Diversity
The undergraduate student body is split among 16 states (may include Washington D.C.), as shown in the chart below.
The Amount of International Students at Bridgewater
There is a relatively small community of about 36 international students at Bridgewater College representing 11 countries. For all the details, go to the Bridgewater International Student Page.
What is the Age Diversity of the Students?
Would you prefer a school where the student body represents a mix of different ages and generations, or would you opt for a school where most students are the same age as you?
The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. At Bridgewater College, 92.2% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Bridgewater #3,964 in the nation for student age diversity.
Bridgewater Age Diversity Chart
The chart below displays the age range of the student body at Bridgewater.
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, religions and economic backgrounds. Diversity can be a huge benefit to students, as it not only exposes them to new ideas and ways of thinking, it prepares them for the diverse workforce of tomorrow, as well as inspires innovation and creativity.
- Is Bridgewater supporting students from all income backgrounds?
Even a school with high racial, ethnic, and location diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the financial backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how Bridgewater is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.
- How important is diversity to Bridgewater?
What are you interested in when it comes to college diversity? Get in touch with the school to see what kind of support groups and clubs are around to encourage unique perspectives.
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