Diversity Makes a Difference
Diversity can be somewhat of a buzzword with university admissions officers and students alike. For the purposes of producing diversity scores, College Factual defines diversity as the most plurality. Schools that score high in diversity metrics are those with the greatest variety in ethnicity, gender, age, and geographic location of origin.
Get Some Knowledge on Diversity at FGCU, Including how This School Compares to Others in the U.S..
This School has Excellent Diversity in General
We combine factors of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity to create an overall diversity ranking for each school.
Ranked #514 in the nation, Florida Gulf Coast University is considered highly diverse.
This School is Considered Above Average in Racial Diversity
Ethnically-diverse schools offer students the opportunity to study and collaborate with undergraduates from racial and ethnic groups that are different from their own.
Florida Gulf Coast University is ranked #1,671 in ethnic diversity nationwide with a student body composition that is above the national average.
FGCU Racial Demographics
If available, the chart below explores racial diversity among the undergraduate students at FGCU.
FGCU ranks above average in racial representation.
The faculty's racial diversity is on par with the national average.
Gender Ratio is Pretty Good
Are you seeking a campus with a balanced blend of males to females?
At Florida Gulf Coast University, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at FGCU is equally balanced.
This university is ranked at #923 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 6,130 males and 7,747 females.
Analyze Male/Female Diversity at FGCU
Where available, the chart below includes the male to female distribution among FGCU's undergraduate students.
The disparity between the counts of men and women at Florida Gulf Coast University is lower than the national average.
Where available, the chart below includes the male to female distribution among FGCU's faculty.
The ratio of male to female faculty at FGCU is excellent.
Above Average Location Diversity
Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States? If so this may be a good option for you.
We took a look at where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending in order to come up with the geographic diversity grade.
About 85.2% of the students attending Florida Gulf Coast University come from within Florida. FGCU's rating of #684 makes it above average in this factor.
Learn About Nationwide Geographic Diversity
The undergraduate student body is split among 39 states (may include Washington D.C.), as shown in the chart below.
The Amount of International Students at FGCU
There is a mid sized group of about 302 international students at Florida Gulf Coast University representing at least 30 countries. Go to the FGCU International Student Page for more information.
What is the Age Diversity of the Students?
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 student is between the ages of 18-21. At Florida Gulf Coast University, 58.7% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank FGCU #3,183 in the nation for student age diversity.
Explore Age Diversity at FGCU
Analyze the age range of FGCU students with the following chart.
Questions About Diversity
- What do we mean when we refer to diversity in college?
Often when we speak of diversity, what we mean is multiculturalism, or the acceptance of individuals of different ethnicities, cultures, races, religions and financial backgrounds. Diversity can be a huge benefit to students, as it not only exposes them to new ways of thinking, it prepares them for the varied workforce of tomorrow, in addition to inspiring creativity and innovation.
- Is FGCU supporting and attracting learners 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 FGCU supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.
- How important is diversity to FGCU?
Get in touch with the school to learn about what they are doing to promote diversity, and what student clubs, groups and associations are present that encourage diversified points of views on campus.
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