Copper Mountain Community College Demographics: How Diverse Is It?

The Diversity Here is About Average

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

Copper Mountain Community College is considered to be pretty typical in overall diversity, and is ranked #2,057 nationwide.

Racial Diversity is Very Good

Many college 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.

Copper Mountain Community College is ranked #697 in ethnic diversity nationwide which is far above average.

Copper Mountain Community College boasts excellent racial diversity.

Average racial representation in the faculty.

Low Balance of Male and Female Students

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

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

This college is ranked at #2,426 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 614 males and 1,134 females.

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

The ratio of male to female faculty at Copper Mountain Community College is excellent.

School Tends to Represent Students From Its Home State

Do you want a local school that primarily pulls local students? This could be a good choice for you.

We've arrived at the geographic diversity of each school by looking at where matriculated undergraduates lived before they were admitted.

Over 90% of the students attending Copper Mountain Community College come from within California. This puts Copper Mountain Community College's level of geographic diversity below the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #2,607.

What is the Age of Everyone at This School?

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

The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. At Copper Mountain Community College, 36.7% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Copper Mountain Community College #185 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 an amalgamation of peoples, traditions, ideas and cultures. Students who express that diversity in college is important to them are looking for institutions to provide a variety of curricular and non-curricular opportunities to learn from and learn with people of different ethnicities, races, ages, abilities, sexual identities, classes, and religions.

• Is Copper Mountain Community College attracting students from all income backgrounds?

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

• Is Diversity Important to Copper Mountain Community College?

  The university years provide a unique opportunity for students to have direct exposure to other cultures and backgrounds. Students should look for a college administration that is not only promoting diversity institutionally, but also fostering an atmosphere where students can exchange different ideas and perspectives in positive and meaningful ways.