Capital Community College Student Population Stats

The Diversity Here is Average

We calculated a total diversity ranking for every school by looking at racial, age, geographic and gender diversity.

Capital Community College is considered to be pretty typical in overall diversity, and is ranked #2,643 nationwide.

Racial Diversity is Excellent

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

Capital Community College is ranked #423 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is far above the national average.

Capital Community College boasts excellent racial diversity.

The racial diversity of the faculty is above average.

Low Balance of Male and Female Students

If you're seeking a college with an equal number of male and female students, this isn't the choice for you.

At Capital Community College, the disparity between men and women on campus is higher than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Capital Community College is mostly female.

This college is ranked at #2,858 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 945 males and 2,345 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Capital Community College is higher than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Capital Community College is on par with national averages.

Campus Represents the State Well

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

We've derived the geographic diversity of each school by examining where matriculated undergraduates came from before they were admitted to college.

Over 90% of the students attending Capital Community College come from within Connecticut. This places Capital Community College's level of location diversity well below the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #2,979.

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. However, this college appears to attract a majority of older students. At Capital Community College, 25.1% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Capital Community College #110 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

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

  Largely speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of people and ideas, and the traditions, belief systems and cultures that come with them. When most students seek diversity on 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 Capital Community College attracting learners from all economic backgrounds?

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

• Is Diversity Important to Capital Community 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 ideas and perspectives in meaningful and positive ways.