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Diversity Grades:
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Clearly the numbers speak for themselves. Furman is not
a diverse place. The administration would desperately like to attract a more diverse student body, and hopefully this will happen in the future. It is true that Furman is more diverse than it used to be, but the student population is still about 90 pecent white. Of course, many of these students come from various geographical and ideological backgrounds, but whatever diversity Furman has is difficult to see just by looking. Although Furman’s professors are dedicated to educating their students on the diverse world beyond Furman, they are immersed in a homogeneous environment. Students would be glad to add more diversity to the student body, but upper-middle-class white kids just keep showing up. 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:
Anonymous says:  |
It’s not diverse at all. We call...
It’s not diverse at all. We call it White Borough. |
Anonymous says: |
Most of the students have the same...
Most of the students have the same or similar background spiritually and economically. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus has people from many...
The campus has people from many different states and countries, and it hosts a variety of different interests, religions, and opinions. Overall, though, I would have to say that it isn’t as diverse as most places, and that it leans a lot more toward the conservative side. No matter what your interest or belief, though, there will always be somewhere you will fit in. |
Anonymous says: |
There’s very little diversity...
There’s very little diversity overall. A good bit of the student body is very conservative and WASP-y, and some don’t have a lot of tolerance for people who are different, especially people of different religions. |
Anonymous says: |
I think Furman could definitely...
I think Furman could definitely use more diversity and intermixing. There are, however, groups on campus for everyone. There are several religious groups of different types, as well as multicultural groups. |
FactsEconomic Status
True to its country-club atmosphere, most students are upper-middle-class. Although many students help pay for their education through financial aid, most seem to easily support their country-club lifestyles.
Gay Pride
Furman's (openly) gay community is small; however there are organizations such as FLAG (Friends of Lesbians and Gays) whose presence on campus is remarkably visible.
Minority Clubs
Furman has several minority organizations on campus, especially considering its small percentage of minorities. They achieve a fairly visible role on campus by sponsoring various events and parties, and members don't have to be minority or international students.
Most Common Religions
Most religious groups on campus are some variation of Christianity.
Political Activity
Although Furman has a reputation for having an extremely conservative student body, there is actually a healthy amount of ideological diversity. Many are outspoken about their political views, while a good portion seems to remain politically apathetic.
Most Recent Contributing Author
Name: Tenell Felder
Hometown: Columbia, SC
Major: Political Science/Communications Tenell has smelled lightning before during a very severe thunderstorm. Considering that she is terrified of thunderstorms, this was a semi-tramatic experience but also a really cool one. Contributing Author Internship  College Prowler is actively seeking talented students to be "Contributing Authors," and assist with updating
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