2023 Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics Students

STUDENTS

College is an especially momentous adventure in one's life; it's an opportunity for personal growth and development. Undergrads attempt to learn who they can be and build many of the must-have skills to become a prosperous member of society. But learning isn't solely found in the classroom - the late nights discussing Margaret Thatcher with a peer, the personal lesson received from an old professor, the exposure to a different take on things. As such, a diverse univeristy experience greatly enriches what one gains from the time at college.

Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics is a less racially diverse major than average*. 76% of the US' Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics majors are white students, followed by students of other races**(9%), latino students (8%), and asian students (5%). The most racially diverse college* in the top 100 is University of Hawaii at Manoa located in Honolulu, HI.

Second, Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics significatly skews female, with 56% of students majoring in Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics identifying as women. The most gender balanced school in the top 100 is University of Hawaii at Manoa in Honolulu, HI.

Another important type of diversity is socioeconomic diversity. Unfortunately, Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics is less socioeconomically diverse than 71% of subjects in America. 33% of its students come from families that earn north of $110,000 per year, 16% are from households with $48,000 to $75,000 annual incomes, and 21% grew up in low income homes. College of Charleston has the most financially diverse student body in the top 100.

Considering each type of diversity, overall HI is the most diverse state for Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. The Far West is the most diverse region, and the Big South Conference is the most diverse conference.

* diversity calculations and comparisons are based on Simpson's Diversity Index
** other races is used to refer to non asian, black, latino, or white

Diversity Statistics

Racial Diversity

• Asian: 5%

• Black: 2%

• Latino: 8%

• White: 76%

• Other: 9%

  Gender Diversity

• Male: 44%

• Female: 56%

  Socioeconomic Diversity (By Household Income)

• Under 30k: 21%

• 30k - 48k: 14%

• 48k - 75k: 16%

• 75k - 110k: 16%

• Over 110k: 33%

  Geographic Diversity

• In State: 60%

• Out of State: 33%

• International: 6%