Durham Technical Community College Demographics: How Diverse Is It?

Pretty Good When it Comes to Diversity

The overall diversity ranking is created by adding up results of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity.

Considered above average in terms of overall diversity, Durham Technical Community College is ranked #1,612 nationwide.

Racial Diversity is Excellent

Many students value the opportunity to meet and learn from different racial and ethnic groups, which is possible at a diverse institution such as this one.

Durham Technical Community College is ranked #333 in ethnic diversity nationwide which is far above average.

Durham Technical Community College boasts excellent racial diversity.

The racial diversity of the faculty is above average.

Gender Ratio Could Improve

This may not be the best choice if you're seeking equality between the sexes (when it comes to their presence on campus).

At Durham Technical Community College, the disparity between men and women on campus is on par with the national average. The undergraduate student body at Durham Technical Community College is predominantly female.

This college is ranked at #1,613 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 2,061 males and 3,373 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Durham Technical Community College is on par with the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Durham Technical Community College is above average.

Below Average Geographic Diversity

Would you prefer a local college that primarily pulls students from within North Carolina? This could be a good choice for you.

We've derived the location diversity of each school by looking at where matriculated undergraduates lived before they attended college.

Over 90% of the students attending Durham Technical Community College come from within North Carolina. This means Durham Technical Community College is below average in geographic diversity with a ranking of #2,801.

What is the Age of Everyone at This School?

Some students 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 Durham Technical Community College, 28.5% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Durham Technical Community College #111 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we talk about diversity in college?

  The root word of diversity is from the Latin, "diversus" which means "various". Today we use it to describe an amalgamation of people, traditions, cultures and ideas. Students who state that diversity in school 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 Durham Technical Community College doing at attracting students from all financial backgrounds?

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

• How important is diversity to Durham Technical Community College?

  Contact the school to understand what they are doing to inspire diversity, and what student clubs, groups and associations are offered that encourage diversified points of views on campus.