Hey there! I'm on the hunt for colleges and want to avoid schools that lack diversity. I read somewhere that the Princeton Review ranks colleges based on diversity. So, which colleges are at the bottom of this list?
The Princeton Review does surveys on school diversity and other factors related to the college experience. The list is called "Lots of Race/Class Interaction" and ranks schools by the amount of interaction students report between different races and classes.
Specifically, the list "Lots of Race/Class Interaction" looks at colleges where students reported that people of all races and classes interact frequently. The schools with low rankings on this list are considered to have lower levels of diversity, at least in terms of students' interactions with those of different backgrounds.
However, keep in mind that diversity can manifest in many ways other than just racial or socioeconomic class differences, such as through experiences, perspectives, and interests. Thus, diversity in a college environment should be understood broadly, as it can significantly contribute to the learning and personal growth of students.
Bear in mind that the Princeton Review doesn't disclose the bottom of this list publicly, only the top. As such, it's rather difficult to get a complete list of institutions with poor diversity scores according to the Princeton Review.
Therefore it might be more effective for you to review the list of schools that do well in terms of diversity, and if a school you're considering doesn't show up on these lists (remember, not just the “Lots of Race/Class Interaction", there are other lists that measure facets of diversity as well), it may be worth doing further research.
In your research, also consider looking at the school's websites (typically under the Office of Diversity and Inclusion or similar title) or reaching out to current students or alumni for their thoughts. You can use statistics (like the racial breakdown of the student body), but I would strongly recommend you also explore qualitative sources like student experiences to get a fuller picture. You could use Facebook groups, LinkedIn, or CollegeVine's Community Q&A as potential sources for these insights.
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