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 course loads 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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Alot of Different Regions
I attend an HBCU but the diversity amongst us is vast. Every region that people come from has different experiences to offer. This opened my eyes to the way that different people live.
Apr 20, 2012
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Tons of Black Students
I would say that about 95% of Hampton students are black. There are some international students, but many of them are here because they play sports. Although most of everyone is black, we all come from different states across the US.
Jan 14, 2012
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I attend a HBCU which is a historically black college or university. The majority of the students that attend my school are African American. However it is a diverse group of African Americans'. There are many different types of viewpoints and religions and ideas.
Dec 27, 2011
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