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Quick Stats

African American 1%
Asian American 5%
Hispanic 4%
International 1%
Native American 1%
White 81%
Unknown 9%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 86%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Connecticut
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 32%
20-21: 44%
22-24: 21%
25+: 3%
Female Faculty 36%
Male Faculty 64%
Faculty Diversity African American: 2%
Asian American: 2%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 0%
Native American: 0%
White: 90%
Unknown: 2%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

To be honest, about the only multicolored aspect of Marlboro College is the leaves in autumn. There are a few Indian students and a few African American students, but the majority of Marlboro’s population is classified as Caucasian. Why such a lack in racial diversity for such a liberal and free-thinking school? Consider the fact that Vermont is the whitest state in the country. People don’t generally enjoy being the “super-minority.” Though complaints about a racially homogeneous population are frequent, the school does not accept students based on race.

Now for the plus side. With a tiny population of 300, Marlboro is probably one of the most diverse places you’ll ever encounter. There are students here with all sorts of interests, talents, accents, sexual orientations, genders, hobbies, and of course, personalities. Everyone at Marlboro is very unique. You can strike up a conversation with anyone and discover the amazing adventures and experiences that have shaped who they are. Marlboro’s student population is very globally oriented, and most individuals have traveled abroad more than once. Also, there is a substantial lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender population on campus. Generally, people will respect your space and, oftentimes, celebrate who you are.

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Diversity at Marlboro College

ldevrijer

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Psychology Studies

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Diversity is Terrible Here

The diversity is almost none. There are like 310 kids here, and maybe six are black, three are Asian, and 12 are gay. Mostly everyone is straight, white, and middle- to upper-middle class.

Feb 04, 2010

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Diversity at Marlboro College

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Marlboro is very politically and...

Marlboro is very politically and racially homogenous (white and lefty dominated), but self-consciously so. The need for more diversity is a common point of discussion. I know some people are religious in one way or another, but people rarely openly declare their convictions, so it’s hard to say how diverse we are in that respect.

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Diversity at Marlboro College

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In terms of genetics, Marlboro is...

In terms of genetics, Marlboro is not very diverse at all. Vermont is the whitest state in the Union, and Marlboro is no exception. There is, however, a wonderful diversity of skills, thoughts, and personalities, which I think is a bit more important. There is also a very active and vibrant queer scene, although the lesbians outnumber the gay men more than tenfold.

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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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

Marlboro is very receptive to the GLBTQ community. Our most active group on campus is Marlboro Pride. They host the year’s most extravagant events (Queer Homecoming and Gender Bender) and meet once a week to plan upcoming parties, specific community issues, and discuss current events.

Political Activity

Marlboro is known as very liberal. The community fully supports all types of political views and ideas, but we tend to forget that not everyone here thinks alike. Posters, parties, and debates tend to assume that everyone leans to the left.

Economic Status

Kids at Marlboro come from many different backgrounds. There are some rich kids, some not-so-rich kids, and lots of people in between. No matter what your financial situation, the majority of the community members will be interested in who you are, not how much you have.

Most Common Religions

Though religion is a very popular subject at Marlboro and lends itself to many discussions, religions are not readily practiced at Marlboro. Many students may not find the time or the need for it in their lives. If, however, a student is very religious and practices regular devotions, their beliefs and space will be respected.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Marlboro does not have any minority clubs. We have a small population in comparison to many big universities, so in a way, you could view everyone as a minority. Every student has a unique history and story to tell, and there are many venues to share your experiences.

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