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Diversity:

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Quick Stats

African American

9 %

Asian American

2 %

Hispanic

1 %

International

0 %

Native American

0 %

Out-of-State

31 %

Unknown

3 %

White

85 %

College Prowler Take

Unfortunately, Auburn University is not the multicultural hub that some think it is. The majority of students are overwhelmingly white, with just a fraction of minorities. Don’t let that intimidate you, though. Auburn students all claim to be right at home in Auburn and praise the efforts of the administration to help diversify the University.

AU offers many different organizations that cater to almost every type of person and background. Of course, there have been incidents in the past concerning racial and political issues. You should do thorough research on these issues before deciding on a school. Tensions between majority and minority groups are not frequent at all, but cases do arise sometimes. Auburn has a welcoming and friendly atmosphere, but as with any school, it’s best to visit the school before making a decision to see if you think you’ll be happy.

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Anonymous says:

Auburn really isn’t that diverse....

Auburn really isn’t that diverse. Most people here are from Alabama or somewhere else in the South, so they don’t have much to compare it to. Auburn is filled with your ‘good old-fashioned Bible-beater,’ as they call them down here. If you’re even a little bit liberal, then brace yourself. You might be shocked by some of the opinions on diversity down here.

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Anonymous says:

I don’t think it’s very diverse...

I don’t think it’s very diverse here. I mean, sure there are all types of different people here, but it’s mostly white people.

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Anonymous says:

It’s not that diverse. I, myself,...

It’s not that diverse. I, myself, am an Asian Indian, and there are not too many Indians here. There are many white people.

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Anonymous says:

There are a lot of different kinds...

There are a lot of different kinds of people, but everybody usually sticks to their own ethnic groups.

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Anonymous says:

Not at all diverse. They’re...

Not at all diverse. They’re working on it, but you’ve probably heard of the racial incident that happened with a certain frat at Auburn. If not, then just check it out, and it’ll pretty much tell you what happened.

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Facts

Economic Status

Students' economic status ranges from lower- to upper-middle class.

Gay Pride

Auburn has a few gay/lesbian clubs that will hold certain events, but Auburn's conservative atmosphere prevents them from having as large a presence as you might find at other schools.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Auburn Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual Caucus, Bangladesh Student Organization, Black Student Union, Chinese Student Association, Indian Student Association, International Student Organization, Jewish Student Organization, Korean Student Association

Most Common Religions

Southern Baptist and Methodist are the most prominent religions on campus.

Political Activity

The most prominent political groups on campus are the College Democrats and the College Republicans. Both groups are active and visible on campus. Check one or both out on the Concourse during special events.

Did You Know?

The Office of Diversity and Multicultural Affairs is located in the student center and is always open for student involvement.

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