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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. Students Speak Out
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There’s a sizeable amount of...
There’s a sizeable amount of minority races and religions on campus, but homosexuals are still discriminated against. |
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It seems to be becoming slightly...
It seems to be becoming slightly more diverse, but still not much. Those minority students that are at Baylor tend to segregate themselves by only joining ethnically-based organizations. |
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The campus is like two-thirds...
The campus is like two-thirds white, followed by Hispanics, African Americans, Asians, and a few others. There are clubs for everything though, so you can meet with people that have common cultural interests. It’s not nearly as diverse as any public system, like the University of Texas. |
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There are several groups with...
There are several groups with different ethnicities that bring a lot to Baylor, though most of the time these groups remain in their own cliques, which is a shame. Baylor has many smart students that are very driven, though there are also kids who got everything from their parents and don’t seem to care. I think Baylor is working to establish itself as more of a school where students are extremely professional and somewhat elite. |
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Campus is not very diverse. White...
Campus is not very diverse. White upper-class makes up most of the student population. |
FactsEconomic 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.
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.
Minority Clubs
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.
Most Common Religions
Baptist, Catholic
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.
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