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Looking at the raw statistics, it may seem like Kent State is about as diverse as a bag of red jellybeans, but by actually experiencing the campus first-hand, you will realize that the campus really isn’t so monochromatic. While the majority of the students are white, this doesn’t mean there isn’t a strong minority presence on campus. If it involves an ethnicity, religion, or sexual orientation, there is already a group on campus set up to represent them. Many of these clubs and organizations are highly visible on campus and are some of the most active groups. Many host campus-wide events and celebrity performers, like Margaret Cho. These celebrities come not only to entertain the Kent State student body, but also to help garner support. There are Golden Flashes from almost every state in the nation, as well as from all around the world. There is such a blending of economic classes, races, genders, political beliefs, and religions that many students coming to Kent State from small, rural towns are completely in shock to find that so many types of people exist. There is definitely the same liberal slant that has been at Kent State since the ‘70s, so people are generally accepting of those who are different than they are. Students Speak Out
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MissZeta says: Kent State University 2012 Arts, Visual and Performing  |
Everyone here is either from...
Everyone here is either from Cleveland, Akron, or Pittsburgh, and every once in a while you'll run into someone from outside those three locations. Racial and ethnic diversity is not quite there, and nearly everyone here is very liberal and would make a conservative quake with fear or anger.
Diversity: January 01, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Two black people featured on Kent...
Two black people featured on Kent State posters is not diversity. I don’t really care whether or not Kent State is diverse. I am sick of people raving about how diverse it is. |
Anonymous says: |
I think the diversity here is...
I think the diversity here is interesting because there seem to be a lot of different students on campus existing peacefully. However, I think Kent State has problems with accepting less traditional minorities like LGBT students. |
kdurnan1992 says: Kent State University 2014 Psychology |
Tons of Diversity
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At KSU there is alot of diversity we have some of everyone around the world. Everyone seems to get along and mesh well, it has a lot of diversity in ethnicity, relgion, politics,economic background,and sexual orientation.
Diversity: March 15, 2010
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Anonymous says: |
Kent State likes to think it’s...
Kent State likes to think it’s diverse, but it’s not. There are minority student groups on campus, which is good. But going just by sheer numbers, there aren’t many. |
FactsEconomic Status
The majority of students are middle class, though there are exceptions. There are a lot of “rich kids” floating around campus.
Gay Pride
The gay community isn’t prominent on campus, but it’s definitely there. Fusion, Kent State’s LGBT magazine, rated Kent State as one of the five most gay-friendly universities in Ohio. The meetings for Kent State’s LGBT group, PRIDE!Kent, are always crowded.
Minority Clubs on Campus
There are dozens of minority student groups on campus, ranging from ethnic to religious. If you can think of a minority, there is probably a club formed for them.
Most Common Religions
Christian groups are the most prevalent, hosting weekly meetings and many on-campus events. There is also a strong Muslim presence on campus.
Political Activity
Though Kent State has a history of liberal-based protests in its past, the campus is relatively calm. It is still liberal-leaning, but there is a prominent conservative minority on campus. Typically, the majority of the protesting is done in honor of the May 4 shootings.
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