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Duquesne is home to students from a variety of backgrounds, nationalities, ethnicities, and religions. Presently, the University claims to have students from over 100 countries. For example, many students have noted the large number of Puerto Rican students on campus. Duquesne’s African American population, while still in the minority, is on the rise. Though students from a wide range of religions attend this university, the most popular religion found here, not surprisingly, is Catholicism. Most students agree on the lack of economic diversity at Duquesne. Considering the ever-rising cost of tuition here, most students come from middle- to upper-class backgrounds.

The issue of diversity brings out a mixed reaction among Duquesne’s students. Some feel the campus is diverse, but others feel it is simply a rich white school. However, the large international student body routinely expresses its appreciation of the welcoming atmosphere here. Little homosexual persecution exists among the students, though most homosexuals are not open about their sexual preferences. Finally, economic diversity—or the lack thereof—represents the most notable diversity issue among the student body. The majority of students here come from an upper-middle-class upbringing, so some tension may exist for those students of lesser financial backgrounds. For the most part, however, Duquesne’s students display tolerance and acceptance of their classmates, regardless of their ethnic, religious, economic, or sexual backgrounds.

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Diversity at Duquesne University

caitlinCADE93

Advertising '15

2.7

C+

Well, They're Trying.

I grew up in an area with absolutely no diversity at all, so when I came to Duquesne, I considered it fairly diverse. My friends from the city (and otherwise more diverse areas) however, were in awe that I would think that. So in a way, it depends on where you come from. There are students of every ethnicity, and we have a fair number of International/Exchange students. It's just the fact that the student body is overwhelmingly a) white b) upper middle class c) from Western PA. You can tell that they're trying to bring in more diverse students, though.

May 06, 2012

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Eifacatherine

Nursing '16

4.6

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Ethnic Unity

I just recently visited duquesne university and decided to attend it in the fall. Every student I encountered was nice and accommodating, and a lot of the teachers stressed equality within the different groups. I felt very much at home at duquesne, even though it's a big city, it has the feel of a small close community.

Mar 16, 2012

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gem1441

Occupational Therapy '15

3.8

B+

Not Very Diverse.

Not very diverse. Most of the black students play sports, and any other race mostly interacts with people of their own race. Everyone is very friendly though.

Feb 28, 2012

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