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Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 7%
Asian American 14%
Hispanic 6%
International 13%
Native American 1%
White 47%
Unknown 12%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 86%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Foreign Countries
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Texas
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 15%
20-21: 16%
22-24: 19%
25+: 47%
Female Faculty 32%
Male Faculty 68%
Faculty Diversity African American: 3%
Asian American: 10%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 27%
Native American: 0%
White: 57%
Unknown: 1%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Harvard undergraduates thrive on diversity because it presents alternate approaches and opinions on topics ranging from politics and religion to culture and sexuality. Harvard students tend to be among the most open-minded in higher education. Students of all races, backgrounds, and beliefs will find a forum in which they can express and discuss their opinions. Despite the wealth of diversity, some students do complain that most of the undergraduates come from a very narrow socioeconomic bracket.

Students hail from across the globe, and though this facilitates expression and individuality, it often fuels controversies that captivate the entire student body (check out www.thecrimson.com for recent controversies and debates across campus). If diversity is a must, then Harvard is certainly the right fit, but for close-minded souls, culture shock will certainly await you around every corner here.

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Diversity at Harvard University

ornately

'15

Biology and Biological Sciences

5.0
A+

Diverse

Absolutely phenomenal - Harvard has the money to attract students of all sorts of backgrounds, economic or ethnic, and being with this diverse group of students has really opened my eyes to the different conditions people come from.

Dec 28, 2011

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Diversity at Harvard University

AKSgirl1

'13

Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering

3.8
B+

Global

There are students of almost every race, ethnicity, religion, and background here. As with many schools, a fair amount of students are white, but when walking around campus, you easily all different types of people.

Feb 16, 2011

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Diversity at Harvard University

oxkelliexo3

'13

Political Science and Government

5.0
A+

Diversity

Harvard's greatest asset is its people. Students and faculty represent every race, ethnicity, creed - I have met so many people that I would never have met if I stayed in my small town!

Jul 19, 2010

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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

Harvard is tolerant of homosexuality, and the Bisexual, Gay, Lesbian, Transgender and Supporters Allliance (BGLTSA) is constantly rallying to increase tolerance for homosexuality on campus.

Political Activity

Harvard possesses a largely liberal political base, but conservative political groups do make their presence felt. Nearly every student has an informed opinion, and the Institute of Politics provides an excellent forum for discussion and debate of current political topics.

Economic Status

The economic status of Harvard students ranges the entire spectrum. Some students work their way through school, while others never worry about finances. Most students come from upper-middle-class homes.

Most Common Religions

Harvard is certainly a secular University in which no one religion dominates the University. Christianity and Judaism appear to be the most represented religions. Religiously focused organizations have very little visibility on campus.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Undergraduate minority students have the opportunity to join many clubs and organizations that are focused on improving the status of and fostering community among minority students on campus. Most notable are the Black Students Association (BSA) and the BGLTSA.

Most Recent Student Author

College Prowler guides are in the hands of students throughout the entire process. Because you can't make student-written guides without the students, we have students at each campus who write, edit, and survey their peers for every guide that we publish. Thanks to our most recent student author at Harvard

Name: Dominic Hood

Hometown: New Orleans, La.

Major: Psychology

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