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New York University - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 4%
Asian American 18%
Hispanic 8%
International 6%
Native American 0%
White 44%
Unknown 20%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 75%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Foreign countries
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 25%
20-21: 29%
22-24: 18%
25+: 29%
Female Faculty 41%
Male Faculty 59%
Faculty Diversity African American: 5%
Asian American: 12%
Hispanic: 4%
International: 9%
Native American: 0%
White: 70%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

No matter who you are or where you come from, there is a place for you at NYU. While it is true that most of the student body hails from New Jersey, Long Island, and LA, the student population represents an incredible range of cultures and backgrounds. The students at NYU do a great job of both enforcing and breaking stereotypes about race, gender, religion, and other categories. Students can choose to join one or several clubs based on their ethnicities and spend most of their time with people just like themselves, or they can opt to steer clear of organizations that are based on race and form their own circle of friends.

Being in New York City, NYU definitely represents the entire spectrum of types of people. While well-to-do white students may be the majority, there is some of everything. In its events, organizations, and academic programs, NYU gives all students the opportunity to move beyond their comfort zones, and meet new and different types of people. NYU is a great place to redefine yourself, and every day you see people all around you at various points in the process. Overall, you will find people of almost any race, religious belief, etc.; thus, NYU is often a very accommodating community.

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Diversity at New York University

joust86

'14

Arts

4.6
A

Very Diverse

Just walking down University Place, you see that students at NYU come from very different backgrounds. I've encountered people of all colors, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. You really do get exposed to a lot of people outside one's original community.

Feb 09, 2012

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Diversity at New York University

tlcheromcka

'11

Religious Studies

5.0
A+

NYU Is the Most Diverse School, Ever.

Though it is difficult for international student to get financial aide, there are still tons of them. There are also tons of different sexual orientations. NYU students are fashionable and not afraid to express themselves. I learned a lot about a lot of different kinds of people while I was there.

Jan 31, 2012

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Diversity at New York University

jcs560

'14

Fine Arts

3.1
B-

A Little of Each, a Lot of Others

Although you will probably find a person from almost every corner of the earth at NYU the percentages seem somewhat unbalanced. The majority is middle class white kids, but that doesn't mean you can't find other groups. NYU has many ethnic clubs and organizations. You will also meet diverse crowds just in your day-to-day experience. Last year I had a girl from Guam live across the hall from me!

Jan 21, 2012

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Theta Phi Beta The Theta Phi Beta Sorority is one of the many different fraternities and sororities that represent the diverse NYU community.
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Kimmel Market Place The Market Place at the Kimmel Center offers food from different cuisines to suit the diverse tastes of NYU students, such as Indian, Italian, Asian, and Mexican.
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Palladium Brunch The Palladium Food Court is known for its Sunday Brunch extravaganza, which features "two buffets of fresh fruits, pastries, bagels, salmon lox, made-to-order desserts right in the dining area, made-to order omelets in the servery as well as traditional favorites like hot waffles, eggs Benedict, a carving station, and much more."
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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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Facts

Gay Pride

NYU is full of LGBT and ally students. The University supports them well with an active LGBT center that works with other campus organizations to facilitate programs like Safe Zone training. LGBT students are involved in all aspects of NYU, from politics and business to theatre and sports, and the majority of the student body is open and accepting.

Political Activity

NYU students love to protest. Whether it's over war, hunger in a foreign country, or the University president's policies, NYU students will be there in Washington Square Park or in front of a campus building with signs and megaphones.

Economic Status

With tuition as high as NYU’s, quite a few students come from wealthy families, and those families support them generously while they study. Alongside a large affluent population, there are first generation college students and people putting themselves through school. NYU represents the whole range of socioeconomic possibilities, but the average student is upper-middle class.

Most Common Religions

In a city like New York, you can find any religion you can imagine. Most students on campus claim to be Jewish, Christian, Muslim, and Hindu.

Minority Clubs on Campus

The minority clubs at NYU are proud organizations. From Afghan to Vietnamese and everything in between, there is a student group for every culture and country at NYU. Unlike high school, where people joined these clubs just to get in to college, all members genuinely want to be in the clubs.

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