College of Southern Nevada Diversity & Demographics

Pretty Good When it Comes to Overall Diversity

The total diversity grade is created by combining the individual factors of racial, geographic, age and gender diversity.

College of Southern Nevada is thought to be above average in overall diversity, and is ranked #642 nationwide.

Racial Diversity is Very Good

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

College of Southern Nevada is ranked #64 in ethnic diversity nationwide which means it is well above average nationally.

College of Southern Nevada boasts excellent racial diversity.

The racial diversity of the faculty is above average.

Male to Female Ratio is Slightly Unbalanced

Are you seeking a campus with a fairly balanced mix of males to females?

At College of Southern Nevada, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at College of Southern Nevada is equally balanced.

This college is ranked at #1,372 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 14,701 males and 19,468 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at College of Southern Nevada is lower than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at College of Southern Nevada is excellent.

Average Location Diversity

Are you seeking a college that recruits students from all across the U.S., or would you prefer a local college that mostly pulls students from within your home state?

In order to come up with the geographic diversity for each school, we took into account where every student lived before they were admitted.

Over 90% of the students attending College of Southern Nevada come from within Nevada. This makes College of Southern Nevada an average school when it comes to this factor and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,943.

What is the Age Diversity of the Students?

Would you prefer a school where the student body represents a mix of different ages and generations, or would you rather have a school where most students are the same age as you?

Traditionally, students range in age from 18 to 21. At College of Southern Nevada, 38.7% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank College of Southern Nevada #368 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?

  Often when we speak of diversity, which is simply defined as "variety", what we mean is multiculturalism, or the acceptance of people of different ethnicities, races, cultures, religions and economic backgrounds. 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 diverse workforce of tomorrow, in addition to inspiring creativity and innovation.

• How is College of Southern Nevada doing at supporting and attracting students from all income levels?

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

• Is Diversity Important to College of Southern Nevada?

  Diversity can be encouraged by the college in multiple ways. For one, institutions should be making an effort to hire a diverse faculty to teach students. But the school should also be doing the best they can to encourage meaningful interaction between people from differing backgrounds. This prevents students and faculty from becoming isolated and helps bring about positive connections.