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Any student looking for a diverse college would be disappointed with HU’s status. Being a Historically Black College (HBCU), HU has little to no diversity. Religiously, most students identify themselves as Christians. With 65 percent of the population being from out-of-state, there are many students from northeastern, southern, and western parts of the United States, which mixes up the general environment. The regional diversification can be detected mostly through the way people speak, how they cook, and the unique identity they bring to campus. The City of Hampton is primarily a Caucasian and African American mix, though.
Class status is the primary area where students see some diversity. About half of HU has students who would consider themselves high class, coming from successful families; they sometimes are viewed as being spoiled and tend to have no problems showing off their class status. The other half is considered middle class and average. This social distinction diversifies interaction among students. Many students feel that broadening the span of diversity on campus would further enhance the HU experience. The administration is working on attracting different students, in particular it is trying to bring in more Native Americans and reinstitute its Native American program. The few minorities and international students on campus usually come to HU in order to play sports. They generally stay in a clique together, and there is not much mixing of the few minorities that exist at HU. The University also offers programs for people with disabilities. Those with learning disabilities are offered lighter courseloads and services that include remedial math, other testing accommodations, remedial English, remedial reading, tape recorders, un-timed tests, note-taking services, oral tests, readers, and tutors.
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HamTM says: Hampton University 2014 Psychology  |
Hampton is very diverse...
Hampton is very diverse economically. We have students from many different economic backgrounds. However it is not very diverse in other aspects. We are a Christian-based African-American institution.
Diversity: April 06, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Hampton is a HBCU . . . need I say...
Hampton is a HBCU . . . need I say more? |
Anonymous says: |
The small number of minorities...
The small number of minorities here at Hampton stick together, and you don’t really see them much. |
Anonymous says: |
There is not a lot of diversity on...
There is not a lot of diversity on this campus. It’s like 90 percent African American. The only diversity one can see is the handful of foreign students they bring here for the sports teams. |
Anonymous says: |
Hampton is an HBCU (Historically...
Hampton is an HBCU (Historically Black College and University), so there really is not a lot of diversity. |
Facts
Economic Status
Hampton Students come from various economic backgrounds, yet the majority come from successful, middle- to upper-class families. This is often evident with the abundance of designer clothes, fancy vehicles, and “uppity” attitudes on campus. Also, Hampton girls have a reputation of being “bourgeois.”
Gay Pride
There are no open gay support groups on campus. However, gays are, for the most part, accepted. The gays on campus are generally quiet and are not outwardly flamboyant with their lifestyles.
Minority Clubs
Minority clubs are few-and-far-between on campus, being that only 10 percent of campus is non-black.
Most Common Religions
There is a Student Christian Association that is widely recognized on campus, and they have noonday prayer in various dorms throughout the week. There is a Chapel on campus that holds church on Sunday with a non-denominational service.
Political Activity
Most students at Hampton are socially and politically liberal. There have not been a large number of protests on campus. Most students are quiet with their views about happenings going on around campus, unless it is something major and will affect a large group.
Did You Know?
Hampton University is home to one of the “10 Great Trees of the World”: the Emancipation Oak. This oak tree marks the spot where, in 1863, the first Southern reading of the Emancipation Proclamation took place. The oak tree served as the first “classroom” for African Americans at HU.
Hampton University students come from all 50 states, and 35 territories and nations.
Hampton University had a Native American education program for more than 40 years, and its last student graduated in 1923.
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