Fordham University - Diversity

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Fordham’s diversity depends on your standard. Classes at Lincoln Center usually feel ethnically mixed, especially in the social science programs. Rose Hill is a little “lighter,” but it maintains an adequate mixture of students. Many minority students are left unmoved by the student make-up; others find the combination inspiring and refreshing. Women outnumber men at both campuses, more so at Lincoln Center due to its dance program. Gay tolerance is exceptional, in part due to the comfort of New York City. Although Fordham is a Catholic institution, other faiths are both welcomed and celebrated.

Like most universities, Fordham could use a widening of its student diversity. There is a generous amount of active minority clubs present on both campuses, but many students find that minority students generally stick together within their ethnic identity. The male/female ratio is a constant source of annoyance (especially for dateless women), and the political activity remains strong only in small numbers.

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Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:

People all seem to come from that... People all seem to come from that upper-middle-class mold at Rose Hill. Lincoln Center seems more diverse, but it’s still white. 12345 Diversity Report

Anonymous says:

I think ethnically, we’re very... I think ethnically, we’re very diverse, but on gender terms, no way! There are way more girls than guys here. I’ve had classes with one guy in them. 12345 Diversity Report

Anonymous says:

I like the diversity of Fordham.... I like the diversity of Fordham. You never feel like it’s a bunch of white kids talking about social issues that they’ve never experienced. 12345 Diversity Report

Anonymous says:

It seems like the residents and... It seems like the residents and out-of-state students are Caucasian, while the commuters make up the more diverse portion of the school. 12345 Diversity Report

Anonymous says:

I feel really comfortable at... I feel really comfortable at Fordham in terms of ethnic diversity. New York City itself has every race ever born, and Fordham students seem to carry on that tradition. 12345 Diversity Report

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