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Diversity

Quick Stats

African American 1%
Asian American 2%
Hispanic 2%
International 6%
Native American 0%
White 86%
Unknown 2%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 41%
Common States of Residence
  • Connecticut
  • Foreign countries
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 2%
18-19: 49%
20-21: 41%
22-24: 7%
25+: 1%
Female Faculty 37%
Male Faculty 63%
Faculty Diversity African American: 1%
Asian American: 3%
Hispanic: 0%
International: 4%
Native American: 0%
White: 92%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Diversity is a touchy subject at Juniata, mainly because for all it’s talked about on campus, there really isn’t much. The school is overwhelmingly made up of white, middle-class suburbanites, and it shows everywhere except in the brochures. But the College’s lack of diversity is not from lack of trying. The Office of Diversity and Inclusion works incredibly hard to bring more ethnic diversity to the school. The office has made good strides and everyone constantly talks about the subject, but it’s slow going. There’s even less ethnic diversity in the area, and that doesn’t help.

At the same time, Juniata does draw students with different religious and political backgrounds from all over the U.S. The majority is Christian and politically liberal, but you’ll find a little of everything. The school also has a comparatively large international population, especially for a college in the boonies of Pennsylvania. Minority and international clubs are very active on campus, and mark different cultural holidays and traditions with celebrations. The international students do tend to stick together, but they’re not exclusive. It’s easy for students to immerse themselves in a cosmopolitan mindset if they have the desire to. When it comes down to it, Juniata’s a very tolerant, open-minded, internationally-oriented campus. It just can’t quite muster enough ethnic diversity to mirror its diversity of thought.

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Diversity at Juniata College

jenwa333

Communications '12

3.1
B-

Limited Diversity but Very Tolerant

Though people talk about how there isn't much diversity here on campus, I find that most students are very accepting, open, and tolerant of different races, sexual orientations, and values.

The school is liberal, so I feel that helps with tolerance and acceptance. In addition, there are many international students who are welcomed by many into the Juniata community.

Apr 20, 2012

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Diversity at Juniata College

russokm10

Wildlife and Fisheries Management '14

4.2
A-

Diversity- but Not How You Think

People may be surprised at my high rating, since Juniata is not known for being ethnically diverse. Students here are mostly caucasian, with a decent amount of Asian students, and other ethnicities represented by a very small number of students. However, this school is diverse in other ways, especially when it comes to personality. You can find everyone from nerds to jocks here, and lots of people in between. People are also generally accepting of those of other sexual orientations and there is a pretty strong LGBT community on campus. There is definitely a lot of economic diversity. And there are representatives from most major religions. So while Juniata is far from racially diverse, you would be surprised at the wide variety of people on campus. There are other telling measures of diversity.

Apr 06, 2012

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Diversity at Juniata College

murphylaw17

Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution '15

3.8
B+

International Diversity Very Cliquey

There are many international students on campus, making up a good percentage, however, they tend to spend most of their time only with those from their same place, ex. Chinese students are usually solely with other Chinese students.

Mar 21, 2012

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User rating for Juniata College - Diversity is 2.3 out of 5 based on 21 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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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

Juniata is a very tolerant and accepting campus, but aside from the club AWOL (All Ways of Loving) and the presence of SafeZone, the gay community on campus is fairly quiet.

Political Activity

Many students at Juniata are political, and most of those who fall into that category are liberal. However, with the last presidential election, more conservative students began speaking up and making their presence known. Clubs represent both sides of the political spectrum on campus, but those who speak up about politics—and there are many—usually hail from the left.

Economic Status

You can find students from many different economic backgrounds at Juniata, but the majority hail from middle-class suburbia. This has both ups and downs—you won’t find many snobs on campus, but at the same time, it doesn’t help with the school’s quest to improve diversity.

Most Common Religions

Juniata is affiliated in name with the Church of the Brethren, and Christianity is easily the predominant religion at Juniata, with several different clubs taking a significant role on campus. However, other religions are also represented, and the new Unity House and United Spiritual Council work to bring awareness of different faiths to campus. The Muslim Students Association is active, and there is a Hillel group on campus as well

Minority Clubs on Campus

There are several minority and international clubs on campus, and all are very active, often working together to continue some of Juniata’s finer traditions. Annual events such as Eid Dinner and the presentation of the Vagina Monologues are immensely popular, and the international clubs in particular regularly host dinners, film festivals, and immersion days for students with an interest in learning about other cultures.

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