Ratings explained: Social Equity
The Good Universities Guide is committed to educating its audience about the importance of our university rankings and ratings, which are crucial for informing prospective students about their education options. Over the next few months, we will be going through each rating individually and highlighting the institutions that are excelling in this area.
What is Social Equity?
The Social Equity rating represents the proportion of students in a university's entire cohort of domestic students who come from low socioeconomic or disadvantaged backgrounds.
Why does this matter to me?
The Social Equity metric overs a range of different factors, from a student's home address to what their parents do for work.
Which university led the way for Social Equity?
Central Queensland University was top of the class in Social Equity, beating out all other insitutions in Australia with a score of 37 per cent.
What other institutions performed well for Social Equity?
| University | Social Equity |
|---|---|
| Central Queensland University | 37% |
| University of Southern Queensland | 30% |
| Federation University | 29% |
| University of Newcastle | 27% |
| Western Sydney University | 26% |
| Southern Cross University | 25% |
| University of South Australia | 25% |
| James Cook University | 24% |
| University of Tasmania | 24% |
| University of the Sunshine Coast | 24% |
| University of New England | 24% |
