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Quick Stats

African American 4%
Asian American 4%
Hispanic 4%
International 9%
Native American 0%
White 69%
Unknown 10%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 74%
Common States of Residence
  • Connecticut
  • Foreign Countries
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 48%
20-21: 43%
22-24: 8%
25+: 0%
Female Faculty 39%
Male Faculty 61%
Faculty Diversity African American: 3%
Asian American: 4%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 7%
Native American: 0%
White: 84%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Every other week, a forum called Race Matters is hosted by a sociology professor and a history professor, and pulls interested members of the campus community (of all races and ethnicities) to discuss current events as it relates to race. These discussions happen more frequently as the F&M community faces the racial tensions that face all Americans who want to live in a richer, more diverse community. Franklin & Marshall is facing its problems straight on, but facing them and healing them are two separate things entirely.

Thankfully, there have been few major racial incidents of late, and slurs that occur are always greeted with howls of dismay from all members of the campus community and official, rapid opprobrium from the powers that be. We can only hope that F&M’s efforts to widen horizons and open doors are paying off for its students.

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Diversity at Franklin & Marshall College

a0747

'12

Public Health Studies

1.2
D

Not a Mix

Most students are homogenous. Those that are not white get way more attention.

Jan 22, 2012

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Diversity at Franklin & Marshall College

kittyk

'15

Astronomy and Astrophysics

1.9
C-

White Majority

We advertise diversity but it is not seen. We have several clubs for minorities that are well attended.

Jan 14, 2012

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Diversity at Franklin & Marshall College

tennistar4253

'09

Biology and Biological Sciences

3.8
B+

Pretty Good Diversity

Lots of different races, nationalities and religions and a good number of events for them to show their diversity to the rest of the students.

Dec 14, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How diverse is the student body in the following areas?

How diverse is your personal circle of friends in the following areas?

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

How would you best describe your personal political beliefs?

How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Facts

Gay Pride

The gay scene on campus is decent for a fairly conservative campus. The girls interact with Millersville University, a larger school nearby, more so than most other students, but that results in a large dating pool. The boys tend to gravitate to townies at the three local gay or gay-friendly clubs, but dating on campus isn’t unheard of. The LGBTA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and their Allies) is active. The LGBTA sponsors weekly discussion groups on a variety of topics, several movie nights per semester in the Allies Resource Center, and their lovely new TV/VCR/DVD player given by GALA, the Gay and Lesbian Alumni Association. Their major events are the National Coming Out Day in October and the National Day of Silence in April, one a day of celebration and the other is a day of protest. They garner several hundred signatures of support from the campus community at each event. During the Day of Silence, over a hundred students, faculty, staff, and administration participate or publicly demonstrate their support.

Political Activity

Political activity is booming on campus, and with the most recent election, everyone’s opinion was known. Both Barack Obama and John McCain came to campus and all the students were invited to hear them speak. There is a strong mix of Republicans and Democrats on campus, and it would be hard to say which way the majority of students lean. Both the College Republicans and College Democrats have a large following at F&M, and students are committed to making a change locally and nationally.

Economic Status

Working-class students keep their heads down here at F&M, as the parking lot full of Beamers and Volvos will attest. Trust-fund Trixies and Trevors will find themselves right at home, however. The students at F&M tend to be sheltered, suburban, and well-to-do, although there are a number of students with broader experiences or less cash. But those latter keep a much lower profile. Public high school experiences are more common than private, however, and the upper-middles should be comfortable here, as well.

Most Common Religions

Judaism, Catholicism, Protestantism, Islam, Unitarian Universalist, Orthodox Christian, and Buddhist: we’ve got it all! Hillel House and a few campus Christian groups are the most active, although the Freethinkers, an agnostic/atheistic group, have a strong following, as well.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Minority clubs make a respectable showing here at F&M, collaborating extensively for major events, as well as their own, more personal weeks and months. Latino Heritage Month kicks things off in October, with daily events and speakers, closing with a heck off a party in the International House from Mi Gente Latina. The BSU hosts a Step Show every February, as part of Black History Month events. Sangam and the Asian Cultural Society host Diwali and Mabuhay, respectively—the most well-attended events on campus. Indian dancing and food attract what feels like the entire campus, and the International Club (I-Club) parties pull almost as heavy a crowd.

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