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Diversity

Quick Stats

African American 3%
Asian American 10%
Hispanic 5%
International 16%
Native American 0%
White 46%
Unknown 20%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 80%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Foreign countries
  • New Jersey
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 27%
20-21: 31%
22-24: 17%
25+: 25%
Female Faculty 43%
Male Faculty 57%
Faculty Diversity African American: 2%
Asian American: 9%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 5%
Native American: 0%
White: 81%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

According to the statistics, the majority of the Boston University population is made up of white, middle- to upper-class students. Nevertheless, many students report a large amount of personal exposure to minority groups on campus, which may be due to the size of the University, where even small percentages of students may seem like a whole lot of people. Depending on your classes, participation in campus events, and choice of social scene, you may or may not feel the effects of the comparatively low percentages of minority groups.

BU has a good reputation established in other parts of the world, so there are a large number of European students who attend BU, many of whom flock to the School of Management (SMG). Many of these individuals are found lining the perimeter of this building on any given day, clad in Gucci and D&G, smoking Marlboro Menthol 100s, and leaning against a newly waxed BMW—corporate America’s young hopefuls.

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Diversity at Boston University

emyetter

Health Care '14

4.6
A

Very Diverse

One of the main reasons I'm glad I came to BU is because of the diversity of its students. I never would have met so many international students if I had gone to a predominantly white university, or been exposed to the community of African Americans. Our school accepts anyone for who they are, including sexual and religious differences.

May 24, 2012

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Diversity at Boston University

kirafaith

International Business '15

3.5
B

Interesting Mix

Coming from California I am used to a ridiculous amount of diversity, from interracial mixes to diverse friend groups. However, coming to the east coast I noticed a lot more students more closely bound to their heritage. A lot of ethnic groups interact with other ethnicities but seem intent on finding and marrying someone from their own racial category. There is an abundance of international students which causes a diversity even within the international category. Some students are easy going and socialize with the natives so to speak while others stick to the people from their own country, at times even speaking a different language through an entire class. I know BU tries to counter racial cliques by housing assignments but also strives to make people comfortable while expanding students' social views.

May 23, 2012

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Diversity at Boston University

tcoy529

International Relations and National Security Studies '15

5.0
A+

Cultural BU

At BU there is a great number of international students from countries as distant as Mongolia to Chile. A greater number of these students come from Asian or European backgrounds. The smallest number of minorities are within the Black community.

Apr 30, 2012

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User rating for Boston University - Diversity is 4.6 out of 5 based on 46 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

BU has been in the spotlight for the surprisingly conservative views of the administration. While no student group within the University at the college level of education has been abolished, the gay activist group at the BU Academy (a high-school functioning under BU’s administration—a breeding ground for potential applicants), was banned from operation in several years ago. According to former BU President John Silber, these students were simply “too young” to explore any sexuality, let alone of the gay variety. This move brought a lot of negative attention to the University, and a gay professor in the Physical Education department resigned in protest of the ban. In general, however, there sometimes seem to be more gay men on campus than straight ones. The lesbian scene is slightly more concealed but definitely prevalent. Boston tends to be extremely tolerant to all forms of sexuality.

Political Activity

Political groups on campus tend to be more prevalent on campus during times of political distress in the world. While the student body is largely liberal, with a strong Democratic college chapter, there is an equally prevalent Republican college chapter on campus. BU also has many active political organizations that cover a wide range of issues including the ACLU, the Darfur Coalition and a newly formed Women’s Center.

Economic Status

BU students span a wide range of economic backgrounds. However, the majority of students are middle- to upper-class.

Most Common Religions

Catholicism is the most prevalent religion on campus. There are also quite a few Protestants, Jews, and students who claim no religious affiliation.

Minority Clubs on Campus

There is a club or organization working to represent nearly every minority that is found on campus. While some are certainly more visible than others, the amount of activity is the result of the effort put forth by the members of the individual group. Due to the size of the University, there is literally something for everyone.

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