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Ohio State University - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 7%
Asian American 5%
Hispanic 3%
International 4%
Native American 0%
White 78%
Unknown 3%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 18%
Common States of Residence
  • Foreign countries
  • Illinois
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Texas
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 27%
20-21: 34%
22-24: 23%
25+: 15%
Female Faculty 33%
Male Faculty 67%
Faculty Diversity African American: 4%
Asian American: 10%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 9%
Native American: 0%
White: 72%
Unknown: 3%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

OSU students voice mixed feelings regarding diversity issues. The main population of the University is still overwhelmingly white, and though there has been a visible effort on the part of the school to increase this, there has been no drastic change in the number of minorities enrolled. Still, many feel that the changes necessary for creating a more diverse school are in the process of being made. In addition, recent articles in the Lantern (the student newspaper) have shown that, while there may be a significant minority population at OSU, most students tend to stay within their own cultural boundaries—the phenomenon of self-segregation.

The biggest drawback to OSU’s student climate is a lack of racial diversity. Considering the school’s Midwestern location, there is still a respectable number of cultures represented; however, this doesn’t change the fact that minority students may feel like fish out of water, at times, in OSU’s largely homogenous community. The redeeming factor is that there are many cultural clubs and organizations in the University, so minority students have a chance to meet each other and take better advantage of OSU’s programs.

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Diversity at Ohio State University

gks2u

'13

Computer and Information Sciences

5.0
A+

An International University

The Ohio State is a world wide institute. There is a mostly core of white students, but due to the sheer size of the school it has many diffrent types of cultures.

Feb 07, 2012

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Diversity at Ohio State University

clairbullock

'14

Environmental Studies

1.2
D

Not Much Integration

I came from a really diverse high school, where people of all races and ethnicities interacted. I was shocked and disappointed when I came here to see the lack of interaction among different groups. It's hard to mingle among races, and feels segregated. This is my least favorite part about OSU.

Feb 04, 2012

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Diversity at Ohio State University

Hope11611

'15

Veterinary Medicine

3.1
B-

Diversity

I am never really paying real close attention to how people treat each other, but i see many different people, with different religions and i hear different languages, and nobody really seems to mind.

Jan 26, 2012

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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

OSU has a number of gay/lesbian groups such as Fusion and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgender Student Services (GLBTSS). Columbus is an extremely open community with a large amount of gay and lesbian individuals. In fact, it is considered one of the five most permissive gay communities in America.

Political Activity

The campus definitely has a liberal leaning. When President George W. Bush gave the commencement speech at spring graduation in 2003, a group of students organized a protest. Every time the president would speak, they would turn their backs on him. Anti-war demonstrations are common, as well as peace rallies. A local newspaper, the Sentinel, is one of the few voices that speaks for conservatism.

Economic Status

Due to problems with the budget, the state of Ohio does not help much when it comes to paying for higher education. You will not find a lot of poor students at Ohio State, for the simple reason that they cannot afford it. Most students range from lower-middle-class to upper-class.

Most Common Religions

There are many different religious groups that are represented. Catholic, Protestant, Lutheran, Jewish, and Muslim beliefs are some of the more highly visible, though these are just a few of the total. Non-denominational Bible studies are commonplace on campus, and there is no official University religious affiliation. All official places of worship are off campus.

Minority Clubs on Campus

There are various clubs in which any type of student can join. There is the All-Ethiopian Students Association, Turkish Student Association, the Hispanic Organization of Texas Students (HOTS), and numerous others. The Hale Center on South Campus is the African American Cultural Center. Check the union for information on other active minority clubs.

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