Diversity Matters
Diversity can be somewhat of a buzzword among both college admissions officers and students. 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.
Get Started Learning About Diversity at Cal State Long Beach, and how it Compares to Other Schools in the U.S..
Very Good Diversity Overall
The overall diversity ranking is created by combining the individual factors of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity.
Considered above average in terms of overall diversity, California State University - Long Beach is ranked #666 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.
California State University - Long Beach is ranked #190 in ethnic diversity nationwide which is far above average.
Explore Cal State Long Beach Racial Diversity
If the data is present, the following chart will show Cal State Long Beach undergraduate student diversity.
Cal State Long Beach boasts excellent racial diversity.
Very good racial representation in faculty.
Male to Female Ratio is Slightly Unbalanced
Are you seeking a campus with a fairly balanced mix of males to females?
At California State University - Long Beach, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Cal State Long Beach is equally balanced.
This university is ranked at #816 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 13,722 males and 17,844 females.
Review Male/Female Diversity at Cal State Long Beach
When available, the chart below includes the male to female ratio among Cal State Long Beach's undergraduate students.
The disparity between the counts of men and women at California State University - Long Beach is lower than the national average.
When available, the chart below includes the male to female ratio among Cal State Long Beach's faculty.
The ratio of male to female faculty at Cal State Long Beach is excellent.
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 determined the geographic diversity of each school by looking at where undergraduates lived before they were admitted.
Over 90% of the students attending California State University - Long Beach come from within California. This puts Cal State Long Beach's level of geographic diversity below the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,618.
Research Nationwide Geographic Diversity
The undergraduate student body is split among 21 states (may include Washington D.C.), as shown in the chart below.
International Student Diversity at Cal State Long Beach
There is a medium sized community of about 2,577 international students at California State University - Long Beach representing at least 49 countries. Check out the Cal State Long Beach International Student Page for more information.
Age Range on Campus
Would you prefer a school where the student body represents a blend of different ages and generations, or would you prefer a school where most students are the same age as you?
Traditionally, students range in age from 18 to 21. At California State University - Long Beach, 43.3% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Cal State Long Beach #1,836 in the nation for student age diversity.
Take a Look at Age Diversity at Cal State Long Beach
Analyze the age distribution of Cal State Long Beach students with the following chart.
Questions About Diversity
- What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?
The root word of diversity is from the Latin, "diversus" which means "various". Today we use it to describe an amalgamation of peoples, traditions, cultures and ideas. Students who say 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.
- How is Cal State Long Beach doing at attracting students from all income levels?
Even a school with high ethnic, racial and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the financial backgrounds of their students. To get a better idea of how Cal State Long Beach is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.
- Is Diversity Important to Cal State Long Beach?
Diversity can be encouraged by the college in multiple ways. For one, institutions should be making an effort to hire a diverse faculty to nurture students. But the school should also be doing the best they can to foster meaningful interactions between people from differing backgrounds. This prevents faculty and students from becoming isolated and encourages positive connections.
