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Loyola Marymount University - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 8%
Asian American 12%
Hispanic 20%
International 2%
Native American 1%
White 55%
Unknown 2%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 32%
Common States of Residence
  • Colorado
  • Foreign countries
  • Hawaii
  • Texas
  • Washington
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 2%
18-19: 32%
20-21: 31%
22-24: 17%
25+: 18%
Female Faculty 41%
Male Faculty 59%
Faculty Diversity African American: 6%
Asian American: 10%
Hispanic: 9%
International: 1%
Native American: 0%
White: 73%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

The LMU community encompasses students from many states and countries. There are large Filipino and Hawaiian populations, along with a significant number of Latinos and African Americans. More importantly, these groups are very vocal in campus affairs. Each group has one or more clubs to represent its unique culture, interests, and history. Additionally, many clubs seek to unite the various ethnicities and establish dialogues. Groups like the Middle Eastern Club, De Colores, Soul Food, and others welcome all students into their memberships.

The University administration prides itself on creating this diverse, open campus. However, students disagree on whether or not the university is as diverse as the administration claims. The numbers show that Caucasians are still a strong majority on campus with 59 percent represented, while other ethnicities have less than 20 percent total. Many students feel that these numbers accurately reflect the racial breakdown of the campus. Regardless of the percentages, LMU offers students of every race, culture, and ethnicity a community on campus. The students, not the University, deserve the credit for improving the diversity on campus.

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Diversity at Loyola Marymount University

Rup25

'11

Business

4.2
A-

Great for its size

LMU is pretty ethnically diverse for its size. However, most students come from middle to upper class families regardless of race. There is a portion of the student body who come from disadvantaged/lower income communities and schools in the Los Angeles area, and are given generous scholarships either from the school or the alumni associations. These students tend to stick together.

Feb 10, 2012

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Diversity at Loyola Marymount University

jdYankee2

'13

Psychology

4.6
A

Acceptance

Diversity is something that LMU stresses. They make it painstakingly evident that we are accepting of all races, cultures, ethnicities, lifestyles, religions, etc. Even the slighest prejudice is dealt with as a severe offense, which is the way it should be. Our diversity numbers suggest that the admissions office makes an effort to diversify the campus as well.

Dec 21, 2011

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Diversity at Loyola Marymount University

lizleeds495

'13

Art History

3.8
B+

Diversity

Diversity does exist within LMU although it is slightly difficult to find. As a Jewish student myself, I do sometimes feel surrounded by many Jesuit and Catholic students but everyone is generally very accepting and there is lots of tolerance.

Oct 02, 2011

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Gay Pride

While there is no active anti-gay sentiment on campus, this is a Catholic institution, and therefore there are certainly a number of people on campus who are not entirely accepting of alternative sexualities. There are, however, a couple of organizations on campus working to improve people’s attitudes regarding the GLBT community on campus.

Political Activity

Even though the school is Roman Catholic, the Jesuit mission of promoting social justice attracts many liberals. Most students are politically active, and both College Republicans and Young Democrats are visible presences. It is not unusual to see protests and memorials on campus, sponsored by the Center for Service and Action. Amnesty International and the Human Rights Coalition have a presence on campus. Whether you’re liberal, conservative, independent, or just apathetic, the school promotes participation in the political system with activities like voter registration, speakers, and protests.

Economic Status

There is a wide gulf between the “haves” and “have nots” on campus. Many students come from wealthy families, so expensive cars and clothes are the rule rather than the exception. However, for every new Mercedes in the parking lot, there are a few Toyotas. There does seem to be some tension between the upper- and middle-classes.

Most Common Religions

Most students are Roman Catholic and hail from parochial schools. However, the school supports other religions and cultures. There is a strong Jewish community on campus that hosts celebrations for Passover and other religious holidays. Also, there is a significant Muslim population, but there is no active organization. The Christian Life Community (CLC) is extremely active on campus and offers students religious, academic, and social support. Students view them as one big, happy family.

Minority Clubs on Campus

The students are a diverse bunch. Whatever your ethnicity or culture, there is an organization for you. De Colores, Black Student Union, and professional groups like Chicanos for Creative Medicine draw a lot of students.

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