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MTSU prides itself on its diversity. There have been no reported hate crimes, and the campus institutes a myriad of racial diversity activities. As you walk across campus, you might pass a person strumming a guitar under a tree, and on your other side, you may see a group playing music and rapping. You’ll come across dozens of nationalities. In fact, there are students from more than 70 countries, and 20 percent of attendees are minorities. The campus sponsors Hispanic, Native American, and Asian/Pacific Islander heritage months, to name a few, but the most recognized and participated in is African American heritage month. Workshops, displays, and speakers are available to all students. The University also has a high percentage of nontraditional students who are working parents or are adults returning for a degree. It is also a very accessible campus for people with disabilities. MTSU’s Disabled Student Services offers assistance to people with physical and mental disabilities, such as blindness, hearing impairment, and learning disabilities.

According to a recent Student Affairs survey, 60 percent of students said they have gained a better appreciation for other cultures, and 98 percent said they expected to make friends with students whose race or ethnicity is different from their own. However you look at it, the campus is a good slice of the real world.

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morgashark

Equine Studies '15

3.8

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A Diverse and Accepting Campus...

People from all races and all lifestyles attend MTSU and coexist rather well. There are clubs and organizations that are very active on campus designed specifically for such groups.

May 26, 2012

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valeriemtracey

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations '14

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Middle Tennessee Is Diverse

Middle Tennessee has a wide variety of students. It is a very diverse campus and everyone seems to love the diversity. Many of them get along great. I would say MTSU is a very laid back campus and we all just get along with each other not worrying about race or religion. If there are problems most people just try to see the other persons' views on thing. Overall I would say MTSU students are very accepting of other religious views and race.

May 24, 2012

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shy2013

Psychology '13

5.0

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Diversity at MTSU

There are people of many different ethnic backgrounds of people here at MTSU. You will see someone who stands out and you will want to ask them what their nationality is.

May 02, 2012

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