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Though statistics will tell you that Dickinson has virtually no diversity, students who actively seek out a diverse group of friends are rewarded with an interesting mix of peers with varying viewpoints and ideas. The College has a close relationship with a number of overseas institutions, and frequently attracts students from various nations, including China, Bulgaria, Argentina, Great Britain, Turkey, and Greece, to name a few. There is also a level of political, economic, and racial diversity, though not apparent at first glance, comparable with that of most of Dickinson’s peer institutions. Furthermore, global education is a top priority here, and more than half of the student body studies abroad for a semester or more at some point during their college careers. Students who go abroad bring their experiences back to the college upon their return, fostering new ideas and diverse interactions. Yet, like many liberal arts schools of Dickinson's size, the College does seem to have problems attracting a large population outside of white, upper-middle-class students from the suburbs. While there is a fair amount of minority students, they are small enough in number that they tend to feel more comfortable sticking together, and it’s not uncommon to see them sitting in big groups in the cafeteria. However, the College works very hard to foster diversity on campus, and on any given weekend, students may be able to attend such diverse activities as Middle Eastern dance parties, German club dinners, or various holiday celebrations sponsored by Religious Life. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
klinecity says: Dickinson College 2015 Physical Sciences  |
Economically, everyone seems...
Economically, everyone seems rather well off, but few people seem to take their education for granted. Ethnically, it is very diverse with tons of foreign students. Ideologically, the school has a wide spectrum of different groups with different opinions, just not politically. There are the environmentalists, artsy students, etc. Politically, it seems to tilt liberal handily.
Diversity: February 23, 2009
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DicBR says: Dickinson College 2013 Business |
There are quite a few...
There are quite a few international students, but they mostly associate amongst themselves. Everyone else is a preppy, upper-middle class white kid who wears J.Crew.
Diversity: February 20, 2009
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hatman616 says: Dickinson College 2016 Undecided |
The diversity at Dickinson is...
The diversity at Dickinson is nothing to be proud of. There are very few minority students, and most students are incredibly wealthy. There is some religious and ideological diversity, but it is overshadowed by the fact that everyone is white with a trust fund. Sexual preferences differ, but acceptance of different preferences is hit or miss.
Diversity: February 20, 2009
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DicDG says: Dickinson College 2016 English Language and Literature |
The campus is relatively...
The campus is relatively monochromatic, especially socioeconomically. However, the College is making strides to bring in a more diverse student body.
Diversity: February 20, 2009
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DicAS says: Dickinson College 2015 English Language and Literature |
We have people from all different...
We have people from all different racial, ethnic, religious, and economical backgrounds. But, unfortunately, people tend to gravitate toward those who are like them—they all find each other and move around together. So, while the campus is diverse, the mingling of that diversity is rather low.
Diversity: February 20, 2009
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FactsEconomic Status
Most students come from middle- to upper-class backgrounds.
Gay Pride
Spectrum, the school’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender group, is a visible club on campus. Though homosexuality is accepted by students, it is not something people are particularly open about. Students could probably name every student who is openly gay—but that’s only because there are not a lot of them.
Minority Clubs
African-American Society, Asian Social Interest Association, Club Afrique, Dickinson Desi Association, Latin American Club, Middle Eastern Club, Spectrum (GLBT), UMOJA
Most Common Religions
Consistent with the demographics of the United States, Dickinson is primarily made up of Christians—mostly Protestants and Catholics. There is also a large, active Jewish population on campus. Hillel is known for hosting fun, inclusive events such as bagel brunches and holiday parties. In addition, there are many minority religions represented at Dickinson including Islam and Hinduism.
Political Activity
Students are very passionate about politics, and the College Republicans and College Democrats are two of the most popular groups on campus. The student body is pretty evenly mixed, though professors are, on average, more liberal than the students they teach.
Did You Know?Dickinson has an entire office within the Division of Student life that is responsible for dealing with issues of diversity. The Office of Diversity Initiatives is “a multicultural resource center” that coordinates programming on a wide array of issues and works with student organizations to give a voice to all students on campus.
Most Recent Contributing Author
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Hometown: Somerset, NJ
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