Dyersburg State Community College Diversity & Demographics

Dyersburg State Community College Has Below Average Overall Diversity

To get the total diversity ranking, we look at the combination of racial demographics, geographic origin of students, gender and age diversity.

Below average when it comes to overall diversity, Dyersburg State Community College is ranked #2,803 in the nation.

Fairly Typical in Racial Diversity

Racially diverse college campuses allow students to meet and learn from others from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. It also means the school is working to fairly represent and support all students.

With a student body composition that is close to or the same as the national average, Dyersburg State Community College is ranked #2,528 when it comes to ethnic diversity.

Dyersburg State Community College's ethnic diversity is on par with the national average.

Racial diversity of the faculty is below the national average.

Male-to-Female Ratio Below Average

If you're seeking an institution with an equal amount of male and female students, this isn't the choice for you.

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

This college is ranked at #2,793 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 957 males and 2,020 females.

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

The ratio of male to female faculty at Dyersburg State Community College is on par with national averages.

School Tends to Attract A Lot of Locals

Would you prefer a local college that attracts local students? This could be a good option for you.

We've determined the location diversity of each school by looking at where students lived before they attended college.

Over 90% of the students attending Dyersburg State Community College come from within Tennessee. This means Dyersburg State Community College is below average in geographic diversity with a ranking of #2,575.

How Old is Everyone at This School?

Some college 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. At Dyersburg State Community College, 41.0% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Dyersburg State Community College #1,885 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

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

  Largely speaking, diversity is the word we use to describe a mixture of individuals and ideas, and the traditions, belief systems and cultures that come with them. 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 creativeness and innovation.

• How is Dyersburg State Community College doing at supporting students from all economic backgrounds?

  Schools with higher than average ethnic and location diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as economic backgrounds. Get a better idea of how Dyersburg State Community College supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Dyersburg State Community College?

  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 fostering an environment where there is positive interaction between different groups.