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Louisiana State University - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 10%
Asian American 3%
Hispanic 3%
International 2%
Native American 0%
White 79%
Unknown 3%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 25%
Common States of Residence
  • Florida
  • Foreign countries
  • Georgia
  • Mississippi
  • Texas
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 35%
20-21: 31%
22-24: 19%
25+: 13%
Female Faculty 35%
Male Faculty 65%
Faculty Diversity African American: 4%
Asian American: 8%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 6%
Native American: 0%
White: 79%
Unknown: 1%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Many years ago, there was this little thing called the Civil War. The South has thenceforth been known as a place filled of predominantly white males who did not really seem to care too much about other cultures. And even though the days of slavery and the Civil Rights movement may be over, the South is still lacking in diversity. God bless LSU for trying, but the numbers don’t lie. With over 80 percent of the population being white, and the rest meagerly spread among other races, it’s hard to say LSU is a diverse place, though the administration often touts it as so.

However, compared to the South in general, LSU is doing a much better job than other universities. The school is doing its best to promote the efforts of diversity. Student organizations and several University programs are helping to get the word out about people of differing cultures and give the campus a more congealed, melting-pot-like atmosphere. LSU has several international students as well, which helps to expose students to people of other countries through their tenure at the University. Students of other cultures often meet others of the same background, start organizations based on their common bond, and try to get other people on campus informed about their ways of life. Despite low numbers in size, most other groups have a chance to have an equal voice in matters of the University. Many students of all races are trying to raise the flag of diversity and create a university that is better racially-distributed.

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Diversity at Louisiana State University

Astew

'08

Clinical Psychology

3.1
B-

Average Diversity

There is ethnic diversity in the faculty and students though still predominantly white. Different cultures and religions are present. Diversity in sexual orientation.

Feb 02, 2012

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Diversity at Louisiana State University

awalk65

'15

Mathematics

4.2
A-

On Campus at LSU

The Louisiana State University campus has people varying of different cultures. It definitely doesn't represent Baton Rouge as a whole which can seem very one sided. You see many types of students from different places in the world. At the same time it can be very segregated, although not on purpose. It seems it's taken the culture in the south longer to integrate than other parts of the country. Even so, one can still see many different friend groups studying or eating together.

Nov 19, 2011

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Diversity at Louisiana State University

cduboi4

'14

Nursing

N/A

Recent Political Protest

During finals week of the Spring 2011 semester, there was a political protest on our Parade Grounds. A graduate student was requesting to practice his right to the first amendment by burning the United Staes Flag. He was doing it in response to a prior flag burning that had taken place earlier in the week(by an international student after the death of Bin Laden.) During the protest, there were many anti-flag burning present. Because they had so many anti-flag burning students present, the man was unable to burn his flag, and had to be escorted away from the site by police. In response to that protest, our Student Body President help a peaceful protest after where anyone who was against flag-burning, or was not afraid to show how much love they have for their country gathered. We said the Pledge of Allegiance and sang The National Anthem, and then everyone returned to the activity they were doing prior to that. I feel like these two protests showed just how diverse the students at LSU are in a number of ways, not just politically. I am not sure how to grade us on diversity here, therefor i chose N/A.

Jul 20, 2011

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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

The campus gay community takes an active part in ensuring that other LSU students learn to be more accepting of the gay community. The Spectrum Alliance Club unites those with alternative sexual preferences in a group to give students of varying sexual preference a voice.

Political Activity

LSU is in the South aka, the conservative heartland. Republicans dominate, and the College Republican Alliance is known not only for its large number of students, but their great parties. However, the more liberal-minded aren't absent, and there are plenty of opportunities for people to share and spread their ideas.

Economic Status

LSU has students from every economic background. Students range from uber-wealthy to those working to pay their own way. Students tend to cluster around those with similar economic status.

Most Common Religions

There are a slew of Christian groups, and several churches are located on campus. Many students are active in the different Christian groups, such as the BCM or Chapel on the Campus.

Minority Clubs on Campus

LSU has a number of minority organizations from the Black Student Union to the Pakistan Student Association. Most clubs are used mainly as an opportunity for students to meet those with common cultures and aren't governing clubs of campus.

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LSU has over 300 different student organizations, allowing students an opportunity to get involved with people with similar interests, whether it be the Vietnamese Student Association, Spectrum Alliance, or the Barbershop Harmony Association.

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Major: Journalism

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