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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 87%
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

agnesjross

African American Studies '73

5.0
A+

Citizens of the World on Campus

Harvard University is able to bring to its campus some of the best students from all over the world. When I returned for the 30th anniversary of the African American Studies Dept and the Gospel Choir, Kumba Singers, I was surprised to see that the choir started when I was there and a member of predominantly black students now had whites, Asians, blacks and every kind of person singing gospel music.

Apr 10, 2012

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Diversity at Harvard University

cpeglenn

Anthropology and Archaeology '11

4.2
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Comfortable Diversity

While there are occasional single-incident problems, usually related to social issues rather than direct prejudice or discrimination, Harvard is pretty calm and tolerant of all people from all backgrounds. There's large international student community, and those from the US are from every corner of the country with immensely different backgrounds and circumstances. Over all, a very easy-going environment for any kind of person/background.

Apr 03, 2012

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Diversity at Harvard University

ornately

Biology and Biological Sciences '15

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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User rating for Harvard University - Diversity is 4.6 out of 5 based on 19 user reviews.

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

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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.

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