Central Ohio Technical College Diversity & Demographics

Average Diversity at This School

We come up with a total diversity grade for every school by looking at racial, age, geographic and gender diversity.

Nothing too impressive or too negative when it comes to diversity, Central Ohio Technical College is about average ranked at #2,631.

Average Representation of Different Races

Racially diverse college campuses allow students to get to know and learn with others from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. It also means the school is working to fairly represent and support all students.

Central Ohio Technical College is pretty typical when it comes to ethnic diversity, being ranked at #2,591 in the country.

Central Ohio Technical College's representation of the races is on par with the national average.

Racial diversity of the faculty is below the national average.

Low Balance of Male and Female Students

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

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

This college is ranked at #2,843 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 1,137 males and 2,305 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Central Ohio Technical College is higher than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Central Ohio Technical College is above average.

Below Average Geographic Diversity

Do you want a local school that attracts local students? This could be a good option for you.

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

Over 90% of the students attending Central Ohio Technical College come from within Ohio. This puts Central Ohio Technical College's level of geographic diversity below the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #2,016.

What is the Age Diversity of the Students?

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 Central Ohio Technical College, 27.0% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Central Ohio Technical College #1,239 in the nation for student age diversity.

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". We use it today to describe a mixing together of peoples, traditions, ideas and cultures. When most students seek diversity on a college campus, what they are actually 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 Central Ohio Technical College attracting learners from all backgrounds?

  Schools with higher than average ethnic and location diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as economic backgrounds. Get a better idea of how Central Ohio Technical College supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Central Ohio Technical College?

  Contact the school to learn about what they are doing to promote diversity, and what student clubs, groups and associations are present that encourage varied perspectives on campus.