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While it is true that a vast majority of the students who attend Iowa State University are white Iowans, there is some diversity on campus, and it is celebrated. Iowa State is a very welcoming and accepting place, as it always has been. In 1891, George Washington Carver became the first African American to attend the Iowa State College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts. Carver excelled at Iowa State and was active in all aspects of campus life, such as the YMCA, the debate club, athletics, and he was captain of the campus military regiment. He eventually became the first African American faculty member at Iowa State. If looking for a campus of like-minded individuals who will rally together for a cause, Iowa State is not the place for you. You can always count on others having the same beliefs or background as you, but it won’t necessarily be a majority of the campus. The population at Iowa State is predominately white, but few students will feel out of place because of their ethnicity, religion, or interests. If a large population of ethnic diversity is immensely important to you, Iowa State may not be the right place. Although it isn’t a widely diverse atmosphere, ISU is a very accepting place. People from all walks of life are accepted and even celebrated at Iowa State. Students Speak Out
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ISUJJ says: Iowa State University 2016 Agriculture and Related Science  |
There are a lot of different races...
There are a lot of different races at ISU. It's especially different for most of the kids who grew up in Iowa. When you come from a small town, you don't see much variation.
Diversity: March 31, 2009
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ISURD says: Iowa State University 2015 Agriculture and Related Science |
The campus is very diverse in many...
The campus is very diverse in many ways. There is every type of person on ISU's campus, and they all have different views.
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ISUTM says: Iowa State University 2014 Other |
I would say we are pretty diverse....
I would say we are pretty diverse. There are people who come from all different backgrounds and have many different lifestyles.
Diversity: March 12, 2009
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It’s Iowa—how diverse can it be? |
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For being in central Iowa, the...
For being in central Iowa, the campus is actually quite diverse. Then again, it is in central Iowa and mostly white and Christian. However, there is no problem finding someone like you, or someone different than you. |
FactsEconomic Status
Most of the students at Iowa State University come from pretty humble origins. A lot of students come from farming backgrounds, so don’t expect to see a lot of “rich kids” on this campus. While there are some, the majority of the kids here are just trying to get by.
Gay Pride
Although few hate crimes occur on campus, there is a support center for homosexual students. LGBTSS (Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Student Services) offers support, education and advocacy on homosexual, bisexual, and transgender issues for students.
Minority Clubs
Although a vast majority of Iowa State students are white Iowa Natives, clubs do exist for minority students. Almost every background is represented, including African Student Organization, American Indian Rights Organization, Arab Student Association, Bangladesh Student Association, Black Student Alliance, Brazilian-Portuguese Association, Caribbean Student Organization, Chinese Students and Scholars Friendship Organization, Cross Cultural Allegiance for Student Services, Egyptian Student Association, Pakistan Student Association, and more.
Most Common Religions
There are several Christian organizations throughout campus. These include Campus Crusade for Christ and the Salt Company, among others. Other religions are represented on campus and have organizations of their own. There is the ISU Atheist and Agnostic Society, Campus Crusade for Christ, Baptist Campus Ministries, Buddhist Soka Gakkai International, Campus Bible Study Group, Campus Christian Fellowship, Campus Led Unitarian Universalists Exploring Spirituality, Catholic Student Community, Chinese Christian Fellowship of Ames, ISU Hillel, Karma Kagyu Study Group, Latter-day Saints Student Association, Muslim Student Association, Seventh Day Adventist Student Association, University Lutheran Center, Wesley Foundation.
Political Activity
ISU Organizations: ISU Campus Greens, ISU College Republicans, ISU Democrats, Feminist Majority Leadership Alliance, Iowa State Libertarians, Project Vote, and Iowa State Government of the Student Body campaigns and leadership opportunities
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