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Brigham Young University - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler1.93

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 0%
Asian American 4%
Hispanic 4%
International 3%
Native American 1%
White 86%
Unknown 2%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 68%
Common States of Residence
  • Arizona
  • California
  • Idaho
  • Texas
  • Washington
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 27%
20-21: 25%
22-24: 34%
25+: 13%
Female Faculty 21%
Male Faculty 79%
Faculty Diversity African American: 0%
Asian American: 3%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 0%
Native American: 0%
White: 95%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

BYU is not a culturally diverse campus. The majority of students are white, middle-class Mormon kids. However, it is unlikely that you will go the length of your college career without meeting someone from another country. BYU has a large number of countries represented at the University.

There is also added diversity in the fact that over half of
the students have spent significant time outside of the
United States. It is not uncommon to walk around campus
and hear the boy from your psychology class calling to a friend in Hungarian. So, while the student body is pretty homogenous, you can still have a very diverse experience
at BYU.

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Diversity at Brigham Young University

hopefaithcharity

'15

Statistics

2.7
C+

Not Bad Considering

We may not have the greatest diversity, but considering that we are a private Christian school, we have an extremely large number of international students and ethnicities.

Jan 26, 2012

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Diversity at Brigham Young University

brib93

'15

Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition

4.2
A-

Diverse but Not Too Diverse.

BYU Provo is a heavily populated LDS University, obviously. I enjoy being surrounded by people with my same standards, and I feel that it is still diverse at the same time. I don't mind that there isn't much diversity in regards to religion because it's easier to relate to students with the same beliefs.

Jan 22, 2012

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Diversity at Brigham Young University

jpriebe

'14

Nursing

3.1
B-

Diversity Is Limited

BYU is a religious institution owned and operated by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, so most who attend are LDS (Latter-day Saints) or Mormons. However, BYU does have the largest language program in the country and so there is diversity here. Student population is about 36,000 students of all ages, although they do tend to be younger in general. There are a fair number of Middle Easterners, Asians, and Pacific Islanders who attend but not a huge number.

Jan 12, 2012

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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

Because the BYU Honor Code prohibits students from engaging in homosexual behavior, most gay issues are neither discussed nor acknowledged. Unfortunately, many students are left to deal with these issues on their own. No kind of student organization exists. However, a recent study done by the Psychology Department has shown that BYU students who have a gay friend or family member tend to be more accepting than those who do not. So, while not endorsed by the University, there are plenty of students more accepting of homosexual individuals than one would imagine.

Political Activity

Voting research studies have ranked Provo as the most conservative city in America for several years running, so it follows that Brigham Young University is overwhelmingly conservative as well. However, both College Republicans and College Democrats have clubs on campus that sponsor events and parties. BYU also has a chapter of Amnesty International which sponsors events and tries to spread awareness of international issues. BYU sponsors and distributes the BYU Political Review, a student-run paper which publishes articles by students dealing with political topics. Political activity understandably peaks during election years.

Economic Status

Most students are middle class, upper-middle class, and upper class. Students are usually separated by economic class depending on where they live. Certain apartment complexes or condos have a reputation for the economic class of the students living there; this means that student wards are also often economically similar.

Most Common Religions

Unsurprisingly, most BYU students are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. However, it’s rare to graduate from BYU without meeting at least one or two people who aren’t Mormon.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Clubs and organizations are huge on campus, with over 360 clubs total. Since there is a large majority of the student body that has lived abroad, there is a lot of acceptance and support of minority groups. Clubs such as the Black Student Union, the Brazilian Association, and the Chinese Student and Scholar Association highlight some of the many available options for minority clubs. Minority wards such as the Asian ward are also available for church.

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