Looking at diversity in college campuses

I've been trying to factor diversity into my college decision. I stumbled across a usually overlooked aspect - colleges having the least African American students. Does anyone have definitive information on this?

While it's heartening to see you're considering diversity as part of your college decision, remember that data alone can't portray the full picture of a college community's diversity. It's important to consider factors beyond raw numbers, such as cultural organizations, events, resources offered to underrepresented students, and overall campus climate.

That said, if you're specifically looking for data on the percentages of African-American students at different colleges, the tools available through the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) can provide up-to-date information. According to this data, a few institutions do report lower enrollment of African-American students.

However, remember that each college's location can impact diversity. Colleges situated in regions with a lower African-American population might naturally have fewer African-American students.

Finally, schools with low numbers of certain demographics might be actively seeking to increase representation for those groups, so they might have diversity initiatives or scholarships geared towards individuals representing those backgrounds. When considering diversity, investigate these initiatives alongside raw percentages to understand the community and inclusivity on campus.