Why 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.
Learn About Diversity at Columbia Gorge Community College, and how it Compares to Other Schools in the United States.
The Diversity Here is Average
We come up with a total diversity ranking for every school by looking at racial, age, geographic and gender diversity.
Nothing abnormal, Columbia Gorge Community College is about average ranked at #2,187.
This School is Considered Greater Than Average in Racial Diversity
Ethnically-diverse schools offer students the opportunity to study and learn with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are unique from their own.
A ranking of #1,857 for ethnic diversity means Columbia Gorge Community College is above average nationally.
Explore Racial Diversity at Columbia Gorge Community College
This chart will display the diversity of undergraduate students at Columbia Gorge Community College when it is available.
Columbia Gorge Community College ranks above average in racial diversity.
Racial diversity of the faculty is below the national average.
Low Balance of Male and Female Students
If you're seeking a school with an equal balance of male and female students, this may not be the choice for you.
At Columbia Gorge Community College, the disparity between men and women on campus is higher than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Columbia Gorge Community College is mostly female.
This college is ranked at #2,555 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 272 males and 531 females.
Explore Male/Female Diversity at Columbia Gorge Community College
If available, the chart below will include the male to female ratio among Columbia Gorge Community College's undergraduate students.
The disparity between the counts of men and women at Columbia Gorge Community College is higher than the national average.
If available, the chart below will include the male to female ratio among Columbia Gorge Community College's faculty.
The ratio of male to female faculty at Columbia Gorge Community College is on par with national averages.
Below Average Geographic Diversity
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 accepted students lived before they were admitted.
About 80.8% of the students attending Columbia Gorge Community College come from within Oregon. This puts Columbia Gorge Community College's level of geographic diversity below the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #2,000.
Presence of International Students at Columbia Gorge Community College
We wanted to tell you more about the international students on campus, but this data is not available.
What is the Age Range of the Students?
Some learners prefer a campus filled with others who are the same age, while some prefer a diverse age range of students. What do you prefer?
The traditional student is between the ages of 18-21. At Columbia Gorge Community College, 38.5% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Columbia Gorge Community College #516 in the nation for student age diversity.
Take a Look at Age Diversity at Columbia Gorge Community College
The chart below displays the age range of the student body at Columbia Gorge Community College.
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 peoples, traditions, ideas and cultures. Students who state 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 Columbia Gorge Community College doing at attracting students from all economic backgrounds?
Even a school with high racial, ethnic and geographic diversity may not be diverse when it comes to the income levels of their students. To get a better idea of how Columbia Gorge Community College is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.
- Is Diversity Important to Columbia Gorge Community College?
Contact the school to find out what they are doing to stimulate diversity, and what student groups, clubs and associations are available that encourage diversified perspectives on campus.
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