City College - Fort Lauderdale Student Population Stats

Overall Diversity is Low

To get the total diversity ranking, we look at the combination of ethnicity on campus, geographic origin of students, gender and age diversity.

City College - Fort Lauderdale is below average when it comes to overall diversity, and is ranked #2,896 nationwide.

This School is Considered Above Average in Racial Diversity

Ethnically-diverse colleges offer students the chance to study and learn with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are different from their own.

City College - Fort Lauderdale is ranked #1,462 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.

City College - Fort Lauderdale ranks above average in racial representation.

Very good diversity of races in faculty.

Male-to-Female Ratio Below Average

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

At City College - Fort Lauderdale, the disparity between men and women on campus is higher than the national average. The undergraduate student body at City College - Fort Lauderdale is predominantly female.

This college is ranked at #2,818 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 88 males and 215 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at City College - Fort Lauderdale is higher than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at City College - Fort Lauderdale is above average.

Campus Represents the State Well

This school is heavily dominated by students from one state. Is it right for you?

College Factual derived the geographic diversity of each school by factoring in where matriculated undergraduates resided before they were admitted to college.

A vast majority of undergraduates attending City College - Fort Lauderdale come from within Florida. This places City College - Fort Lauderdale's level of geographic diversity far below the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #3,234.

What is the Age Diversity of the Students?

Some learners prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?

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 City College - Fort Lauderdale, 14.9% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank City College - Fort Lauderdale #1,242 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". Today we use it to describe a mixture of people, traditions, ideas and cultures. 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 varied workforce of tomorrow, as well as inspires creativity and innovation.

• Is City College - Fort Lauderdale supporting and attracting students from all economic backgrounds?

  Schools with otherwise excellent racial and ethnic diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as economic backgrounds. Get a better idea of how City College - Fort Lauderdale supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to City College - Fort Lauderdale?

  In order to achieve the most benefit from diversity on campus, seek out schools that are not only promoting diversity by actively recruiting students and hiring faculty from minority groups, but are also promoting an environment where there is meaningful interaction between different groups.