Bryant & Stratton College - Albany Demographics: How Diverse Is It?

Above Average Diversity Overall

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

Considered above average in terms of overall diversity, Bryant & Stratton College - Albany is ranked #1,521 nationwide.

Racial Diversity is Very Good

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

Bryant & Stratton College - Albany is ranked #305 in ethnic diversity nationwide which is far above average.

Bryant & Stratton College - Albany boasts excellent racial diversity.

Average racial representation in the faculty.

Low Balance of Male and Female Students

If you're seeking a school with an equal number of male and female students, this is not the choice for you.

At Bryant & Stratton College - Albany, the disparity between men and women on campus is higher than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Bryant & Stratton College - Albany is mostly female.

This college is ranked at #2,592 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 131 males and 288 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Bryant & Stratton College - Albany is higher than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Bryant & Stratton College - Albany is above average.

School Tends to Represent Students From Its Home State

Do you want a local school that primarily pulls local students? This could be a good choice for you.

We've arrived at the geographic diversity of each school by looking at where accepted students lived before they were admitted.

About 89.6% of the students attending Bryant & Stratton College - Albany come from within New York. This puts Bryant & Stratton College - Albany's level of geographic diversity below the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #2,018.

What is the Age of Everyone at This School?

Some students prefer a campus filled with others who are the same age, while some prefer a diverse age range of students. What do you prefer?

The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. However, this college appears to attract a majority of older students. At Bryant & Stratton College - Albany, 23.4% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Bryant & Stratton College - Albany #260 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• 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, ideas and cultures. Diversity can be a huge benefit to students, as it not only exposes them to new ways of thinking, it prepares them for the diverse workforce of tomorrow, in addition to inspiring creativity and innovation.

• How is Bryant & Stratton College - Albany doing at supporting and 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 Bryant & Stratton College - Albany is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• Is Diversity Important to Bryant & Stratton College - Albany?

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