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Baylor University - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.08

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 8%
Asian American 7%
Hispanic 11%
International 2%
Native American 1%
White 70%
Unknown 2%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 19%
Common States of Residence
  • Arkansas
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Louisiana
  • Oklahoma
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 40%
20-21: 34%
22-24: 15%
25+: 10%
Female Faculty 37%
Male Faculty 63%
Faculty Diversity African American: 2%
Asian American: 3%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 3%
Native American: 0%
White: 88%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Baylor is not known for its religious or racial diversity. That’s not to say there isn’t any, but what is there is definitely limited. This can be a huge drawback if you come here looking for a lot of diversity, political activism, or differences in opinion on political issues. While the “Christian agenda” isn't always evident, it will become quite apparent as soon as you're pushing an idea that goes against Baptist ideology.

It’s easy to find a niche here. Within a year, you’ll recognize about half the campus. Within three, you’ve pretty much got the whole place nailed down, even if it’s only knowing the faces. Baylor has the “two degrees of separation.” Everyone knows everyone, even if they don’t know that they know them. When the diversity is really low on campus, at least you get predictability. The biggest problem in asking about diversity on a non-diversified campus is that you’ll get some skewed opinions, because seventy-five percent of the people you’re asking are white middle class citizens. Generally though, everyone recognizes that there is very little diversity. Fortunately, most people here are incredibly giving and welcoming in spite of religious and racial differences, and there is an abundance of clubs and organizations on campus to gladly accept new members. All bets are off, however, when it comes to homosexuality and members of other sexual minorities. There is still a level of discrimination against them at Baylor.

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Diversity at Baylor University

WarriorPrincess

'12

Sociology

1.9
C-

Diversity: None

Baylor is not diverse. It is made up of predominantly rich, white Baptists. There is still quite a bit of racial tension, as evidenced by the noose that was found on campus during the 2008 presidential election. Students who are not Christian probably would be better off not coming here. Everything here is infused with Christianity, to the point that most people won't even acknowledge that other perspectives even exist. There is also quite a bit of discrimination based on sexual orientation. While the university won't kick you out, you can easily lose a lot of friends if it's known that you're not straight, monogamous, and vanilla.

Feb 07, 2012

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Diversity at Baylor University

KathrynHaney

'11

Music Performance

1.2
D

Diversity?!

It's a private Baptist college. It's expected of everyone to fit into a "higher standard" box. It's not generally looked-well upon to be different of "revolutionary" at all. This includes the professors.

Jan 17, 2012

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mkm625

'13

Political Science and Government

3.5
B

Room for Improvement

Religiously, everyone seems to be Baptist which kind of sucks for me as a Muslim. Baylor is not overtly intolerant of other sexual orientations, and really the rule of thumb is be classy.

Dec 07, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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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

It’s incredibly low. Being a conservative, Republican, Baptist University, if you’re looking for tolerance, go somewhere else. If you’re really interested, read about Matt Bass. There is a significant gay community here and a group that supports them: Baylor Freedom. Baylor University does not sanction any of their actions or even their existence. You’ll find a lot of open-mindedness among small circles of friends and the social work majors. Of course, there are exceptions, but as a general rule, the school and its student body are intolerant.

Political Activity

There are a few political groups on campus such as Baylor Democrats, College Republicans, the Federalist Society, and Young Conservatives of Texas. If you call someone here a conservative, chances are you’re giving them a huge compliment. The majority of students are proud Republicans and even prouder Texans. There is some political diversity, but don’t count on it being very loud, and even if it were, there is the entire student body to shut it up.

Economic Status

As Baylor's endowment increases, more students with less economic means are able to enjoy Baylor's resources and great education. The majority of the students, though, are upper-middle class.

Most Common Religions

Baptist, Catholic

Minority Clubs on Campus

There are plenty of clubs on campus, and they are listed on the Web site as “special interest.” They range from the Hispanic Student Association to the Indian Subcontinent Student Association. If you’re a minority and worry about finding a club, don’t. There are plenty, and they are a visible force. The Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity puts on a step-show to raise money for charity every year. There’s also the Chinese Student Association among others.

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