Highlands College of Montana Tech Student Population Stats

The Diversity Here is Average

We calculated a total diversity grade for every school by looking at racial, age, geographic and gender diversity.

Highlands College of Montana Tech is considered to be about average in overall diversity, and is ranked #2,204 nationwide.

Lacking in Racial Diversity

Many college students value the chance to meet and learn from peers from different racial and ethnic backgrounds, unfortunately, that may be hard to do at this school.

Below average when it comes to ethnic diversity, Highlands College of Montana Tech is ranked #3,448 in the country.

Highlands College of Montana Tech's racial diversity is below the national average.

We would like to show you a chart of the faculty diversity at Highlands College of Montana Tech but that data is not available.

Good Balance of Male and Female Students

If you desire a campus with a relatively equal balance of males and females, this may be the school for you.

At Highlands College of Montana Tech, the disparity between men and women on campus is far lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Highlands College of Montana Tech is equally balanced.

This college is ranked at #467 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 365 males and 374 females.

The male to female ratio at Highlands College of Montana Tech is excellent.

Typical Location Diversity

Are you seeking a college that attracts students from all across the U.S., or would you prefer a local college that mostly pulls students from within your home state?

To come up with the geographic diversity for each school, we took into account where every student lived before they were admitted.

About 89.7% of the students attending Highlands College of Montana Tech come from within Montana. This puts Highlands College of Montana Tech's level of geographic diversity on par with the national average and gives it a national geographic diversity ranking of #1,741.

Age Diversity on Campus

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" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. At Highlands College of Montana Tech, 42.1% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Highlands College of Montana Tech #2,466 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 people and ideas, and the traditions, belief cultures and systems that come with them. When most students seek diversity on a college campus, what they are actually seeking are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different cultures and backgrounds.

• Is Highlands College of Montana Tech attracting and supporting students from all 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 Highlands College of Montana Tech is supporting low-income students check the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Highlands College of Montana Tech?

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