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Quick Stats

African American 3%
Asian American 2%
Hispanic 3%
International 4%
Native American 1%
White 80%
Unknown 3%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 87%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Illinois
  • Minnesota
  • Texas
  • Wisconsin
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 49%
20-21: 43%
22-24: 5%
25+: 2%
Female Faculty 52%
Male Faculty 48%
Faculty Diversity African American: 1%
Asian American: 3%
Hispanic: 1%
International: 0%
Native American: 2%
White: 90%
Unknown: 2%

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For a small, liberal arts college located in America's heartland, Cornell boasts some great diversity compared to the local landscape. Incoming classes average 20 percent students of color and four percent international students. The number of students from diverse economic backgrounds also adds to the variety of students on campus. Numerous religions are present on campus, as well, from Catholicism to paganism and many things in between. However, religious practice is not a high profile activity for most students. Cornell does not have an extremely visible or active GLBTQ community, primarily because these students are well received within campus culture.

Tolerance, particularly of more liberal viewpoints, is something Cornell students and faculty alike do really well. Conservatives on campus are more likely to be criticized by students for holding right-wing views. Nevertheless, the College Republicans are an active student organization. Isolated incidences of intolerance do occur, but the overwhelming student reaction is an intolerance for intolerance.

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Diversity at Cornell College

buehrlebaby56

Biology and Biological Sciences '14

5.0
A+

We Are Diversity

Almost everyone I know not only comes from a different state but comes also from a different country. My college has given me the opportunity to meet people from: China, Japan, Vietnam, Nepal, California, Flordia, New York, Texas - almost every where. I have become friends with these people. I have had the opportunity to learn about there life, there experience, there ideas, there challenges. With a campus so diverse it only opens opportunities to deal with the clash of racism, sexism, love and hate.

Jun 23, 2011

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Diversity at Cornell College

amanda1990

English '12

1.9
C-

Nice and Bland

Cornell has several intercultural life programs that are worth commending. However, on the whole, I find that Cornellians, while very, very nice people, are not particularly interested in helping people beyond their social circle that exists in other parts of the world. (It's referred to as "The Cornell Bubble.") If you're looking for a thriving activism scene, go somewhere else.

Feb 17, 2011

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Diversity at Cornell College

xtvile

English '13

4.6
A

Good

There are a lot of different types of people at Cornell even though we've got a small student body.

Jul 14, 2010

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Gay Pride

Cornell’s campus is predominantly socially liberal and accepting of the GLBTQ community. Students are— successfully—encouraged by various organizations, events, and courses to be open-minded when it comes to people whose lives are different from their own. Alliance, Cornell’s student organization for the “empowerment of queer people and allies,” is well received on campus. Their “Safe Zone” signs, which indicate an individual who will be understanding, supportive, and trustworthy for a GLBTQ student, can be found throughout both the residence halls and academic buildings.

Political Activity

Cornell’s political climate definitely leans to the left, though there are active student organizations for both democrats and republicans. Students are also involved in a wide range of other political issues, including poverty and the global AIDS crisis.

Economic Status

Cornell has a need-blind admissions policy, which means students from a wide variety of economic backgrounds are admitted. A majority of Cornell students receive financial aid of some type, whether it is need- or merit-based. Though many students come from middle-class homes, there are students from almost every walk of life. Additionally, there is no noticeable segregation within the student body based on socioeconomic status.

Most Common Religions

Religious affiliation is not something that is strongly emphasized at Cornell. The college itself is loosely affiliated with the Methodist Church, but the chaplain and office of spiritual life stress spirituality and open-mindedness. Cornell has student organizations with religious affiliations (ranging from Catholic to Jewish to alternative religions) that host events to promote both awareness and education about various religious holidays and practices.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Cornell boasts numerous student organizations focused on issues related to minorities or diversity in general on campus. BACO—Black Awareness Cultural Organization— focuses on awareness and empowerment through community and support. OLA—Organization for Latino Awareness—supports awareness and education about Latino culture on campus. Eyes of the World is an organization which serves as both a support system for international students and an outlet for students wishing to share or experience different cultural traditions and knowledge. These, and many other organizations, host a variety of events throughout the year, including movie screenings and discussions, speakers, and educational events on the OC. The Office of Intercultural Life sponsors an annual diversity conference which provides students an opportunity to showcase academic work and facilitates discussion on issues of race and ethnicity, gender, and class.

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