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Quick Stats

African American 5%
Asian American 1%
Hispanic 2%
International 3%
Native American 0%
White 88%
Unknown 0%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 11%
Common States of Residence
  • Foreign countries
  • Illinois
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 30%
20-21: 35%
22-24: 20%
25+: 14%
Female Faculty 38%
Male Faculty 62%
Faculty Diversity African American: 5%
Asian American: 6%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 8%
Native American: 1%
White: 76%
Unknown: 2%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Students seem to be split on the diversity issue at OU. It’s true that OU may be a lot more diverse than other campuses, especially ones in rural Ohio, but when it comes down to it, most students feel that diversity is a weak point of the University. There is a huge gap between the population of whites and minorities, which the University is hoping to improve, especially with the election of a minority president.

One good thing about the campus, when it comes to diversity, is the influx of students studying from abroad. Many students from all over the world come to OU to study, bringing their language and culture into the classrooms. It’s a great experience to share a class with someone studying abroad—definitely take the opportunity to ask questions and learn about their lives as students in another country. But, international students alone cannot make up for the lack of minorities, whether religious or racial, in the student population. The campus is open to sexual and political minorities, though.

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Diversity at Ohio University

Kels2015

Nursing '15

0.8
D-

No Diversity

Theres not alot of diversity at all on this campus. To be honest it is mostly whites and asian people but not alot of diversity beyond that.

Apr 29, 2012

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Diversity at Ohio University

ldevlin3

Advertising '14

4.2
A-

Diverse Student Population

Ohio University has a seemingly diverse campus. There are many international students, and a variety of students from different cultural backgrounds and ethnicities.

Apr 07, 2012

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Diversity at Ohio University

makay53

Graphic Design '14

4.6
A

Very Diverse

Pretty diverse for a school in Southern Ohio! Although the overwhelming majority is white(there is a noticable amount of asians and blacks, though) you will find a lot of different kinds of people. You will find somewhere to fit into at this school. There are a lot of foreign exchange students as well. Also religiously diverse, mostly Christians, Jews, and Atheists.

Apr 06, 2012

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User rating for Ohio University - Diversity is 3.5 out of 5 based on 24 user reviews.

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)?

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How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Facts

Gay Pride

Ohio University has a somewhat visible gay, lesbian, and transgender community. Marches, benefits, and events take place throughout the year, and there are also gay, lesbian, and transgender organizations, including Open Doors and Swarm of Dykes. Learn more by calling the Office of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, & Transgender Students at (740) 593-0239 or visit the Web site www.ohiou.edu/lgbt. There is also a project, The Safe Zone, which works to increase awareness of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender issues. Safe Zone consists of a two-hour training session and is open to anyone in the Ohio University community.

Political Activity

There are a few political groups on campus, including the College Democrats, the OU College Republicans Club, and the Ohio University Libertarians, as well as groups that focus on the OU Student Senate.

Economic Status

When it comes to economic status at OU, it’s basically the only area where diversity kicks in. You’ll meet students who receive a steady allowance from their rich daddies, as well as students from far away slums and tenament buildings.

Most Common Religions

Though the majority of OU students are Christian, there are many clubs, organizations, and places of worship for a variety of faiths. Religious organizations include L.I.G.H.T. (Living in God’s Holy Truth), Hillel Jewish Student Programs, Jehovah’s Witnesses at Ohio University, and the Christian Science Organization. There are 22 campus ministries, which include Baptist, Catholic, Islamic, Jewish, Mormon, Unitarian, and Jehovah’s Witness faiths, as well as non-denominational places of worship.

Minority Clubs on Campus

There are currently 29 registered multicultural student organizations, including Black Graduate Council, National Society of Black Engineers, Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Muslim Students Association, Chinese Student Association, La Unidad Latina, Minority Affairs—Student Senate, Indian Students Association, Native Peoples Awareness Coalition, and Unified Sisters. For the complete list and organization descriptions, visit www.ohiou.edu/mcp/org.htm.

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