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Quick Stats

African American 3%
Asian American 2%
Hispanic 1%
International 1%
Native American 0%
White 87%
Unknown 4%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 15%
Common States of Residence
  • Alaska
  • Foreign countries
  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Ohio
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 4%
18-19: 48%
20-21: 43%
22-24: 5%
25+: 0%
Female Faculty 41%
Male Faculty 59%
Faculty Diversity African American: 3%
Asian American: 2%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 4%
Native American: 0%
White: 84%
Unknown: 5%

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It’s obvious from walking around campus that Albion is not very diverse. You’ll see mostly upper-class white kids from the suburbs, though there are exceptions. The College is trying hard, but it often seems like Albion College students are not. Most students don’t come from diverse places, and they can be a little closed-minded when it comes to things they aren’t used to. There have unfortunately been a number of racist and homophobic incidents that have occurred on campus. While the College is doing what it can to punish and discourage such acts, its approach can often be underwhelming.

Luckily, there are a lot of student organizations that are taking bigger strides toward diversifying the campus. Break the Silence hosts Coming Out Week every fall, and the Black Student Alliance tries to educate others during Black History Month. The same goes for Albion College Hillel and the Asian Awareness Group. Protests are not uncommon on campus, as the College is fairly politically charged. The College Republicans and Democrats always seem to be at war.

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Diversity at Albion College

lridenour

English '14

2.7
C+

Some, Could Have More.

I hail from a very diverse area in metro Detroit so coming to Albion, it was a little bit of a culture shock. There's a variety of people, yes, but there's not a ton of ethnic diversity. Most are very open to differences in cultures, I just wish there were more.

May 24, 2011

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Diversity at Albion College

pn11

Biological Sciences '13

3.8
B+

Diversity

As Albion is a small community, it isn't that diverse. Whites are the majority, but there are a moderate number of African Americans, lots of Asian Americans, and international students from China, Nepal, Greece, and even from a very small country like Myanmar. Though the international student body is still small, it has increased three times as much this year as last year. Plus, our international office is really friendly and tends to work closely with the international students in a personalized way. The office also organizes touring trips and shopping trips for the convenience of the international students. Plus, there are clubs such as Diversity Awareness, and International Student Union for Diversity.

Mar 11, 2010

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Diversity at Albion College

Anonymous

Albion College Student

Albion’s about as diverse as you’d...

Albion’s about as diverse as you’d expect from an expensive, private, rural, Midwestern school with business as a popular major.

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User rating for Albion College - Diversity is 3.5 out of 5 based on 11 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How diverse is the student body in the following areas?

How diverse is your personal circle of friends in the following areas?

How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

How would you best describe your personal political beliefs?

How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Facts

Gay Pride

The administration is fairly tolerant of its gay population; however, Albion students can be a different story. There have been acts of discrimination in the past, but the administration and Break the Silence, Albion’s gay and gay-alliance group, are working towards a more accepting and tolerant environment.

Political Activity

There are many political groups on campus. Some political clubs include: Amnesty International, College Democrats, College Republicans, Libertarians, Peace Action, Socialists Educational Forum, and Students for Political Action and Awareness.

Economic Status

Most Albion students come from wealthy backgrounds; however, Albion offers scholarships and financial aid, making it possible for a variety of students from different backgrounds to attend the College.

Most Common Religions

There are many different religions on campus, but the main one is Christianity. Christian groups include: Campus Crusade for Christ, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Newman Club, and Wednesday Night Chapel. Wednesday Night Chapel is perhaps the most popular, where groups of students gather every Wednesday night for Christian worship. Other religious groups on campus with high profiles are Albion College Hillel and the Muslim Student Association.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Albion College has a great governing organization called Umbrella, under which all of the diversity and minority clubs fall. They share the Umbrella House as a place of meeting, and members show great support for one another by attending each other’s events and speakers. Umbrella Clubs include: Secular Humanist Group, POWER (women’s rights group), Black Student Alliance, Asian Awareness Club, and International Student Union.

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