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Diversity

Quick Stats

African American 6%
Asian American 1%
Hispanic 2%
International 4%
Native American 0%
White 80%
Unknown 7%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 75%
Common States of Residence
  • Connecticut
  • Maryland
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • Virginia
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 2%
18-19: 45%
20-21: 40%
22-24: 8%
25+: 5%
Female Faculty 47%
Male Faculty 53%
Faculty Diversity African American: 6%
Asian American: 3%
Hispanic: 1%
International: 4%
Native American: 0%
White: 86%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

One of Elon’s definite weaknesses is its lack of diversity. In many of my classes we’ve discussed this issue, and both students and faculty are pressing for a more diverse school. While talking with some of my black friends, they voice their concern about the small amount of African Americans at Elon, and how it affects them as a part of the race. Sometimes a student will see a Hispanic or Indian student and make a joke like, “there walks diversity at Elon.” Many students want higher diversity, and in the next few years, they might get it.

Elon’s administration is aware of the University’s cultural shortcomings, and how much they anger students. The admissions office has responded by creating a student ambassadors team, made up of minority students, to recruit high school students who are also minorities. These ambassadors also facilitate orientation weekends by having talks with minority students about opportunities for them on campus in minority clubs or sororities or fraternities. Furthermore, many students have voiced an opinion that admissions should try to go to areas that have diverse populations and promote Elon in the high schools there. Even though diversity is at a terrible low at Elon, there is indeed hope for a more diverse campus in the coming years.

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Diversity at Elon University

marybrook

Psychology '15

1.2
D

Diversity? What's That?

Elon seems to want to pride itself on seeking out diverse new students. It seems to me that aside from a few random minority students here and there, everyone is a cookie-cutter rich snobby white girl.

Apr 16, 2012

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Diversity at Elon University

megan14392

Psychology '15

0.8
D-

Little Diversity on Campus

It would only take you a day on campus to realize that the people at Elon are predominately white, from the North, and extremely preppy. That being said, there are minority groups represented on campus, but they just are in very small amounts. From personal experience, I can say it is extremely hard to find your niche here if you are not preppy or if you possess unique ideals, as most students here are not accepting of ideas that contrast their's. Overall, I would simply not recommend attending Elon if you are not preppy or want to go to a diverse campus.

Nov 01, 2011

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Diversity at Elon University

dsimmons7

Psychology '14

2.3
C

Diversity

Ehh, Elon can do better with their diversity. Yes we have a diverse population in terms of geography, activities, clubs, religion, academics, and characters; however, what about racial diversity. I'm not talking about just bringing in more African American students, we need more ethnic groups.

Jul 27, 2011

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User rating for Elon University - Diversity is 2.3 out of 5 based on 19 user reviews.

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How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

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Facts

Gay Pride

There is a high level of acceptance of homosexuality at Elon. The University follows a policy of non-discrimination based on sexual orientation and also offers same-sex domestic partner benefits to staff members.

Political Activity

Political activity at Elon is moderate, and largely encouraged by the University. Elon often invites diverse speakers with various backgrounds and beliefs, understanding that students at Elon represent a wide variety of political views.

Economic Status

Elon is a private, southern university that breeds preppy students. Most students are of the upper-middle class.

Most Common Religions

Catholic, Baptist, Episcopalian, Methodist

Minority Clubs on Campus

Black Cultural Society, Diversity Emerging Education Program, Elon’s Finest, Elon University Gospel Choir, Intercultural Relations Club, Multicultural Leadership Roundtable, Multicultural Student Council, S.M.A.R.T. (Student Mentors Advising Rising Talent), Spectrum, Student Ambassadors Committee, Historically Black Sororities and Fraternities

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