|
|
Comparable Schools'
Diversity Grades:
College Prowler Take
Pomona’s numbers concerning campus diversity come out looking pretty good, but the majority of students don’t feel that the school is really all that diverse. Cited lack of socio-economic variance and a prevalence of ideological conformity tend to account for this impression. Pomona does have a good representation of different ethnicities, and it is very accepting of its students, regardless of their background or views. Many, however, wish that there could be a better representation as far as experience goes. Black or white, gay or straight, most Pomona kids come from upper-middle-class suburban American backgrounds, and as such, their differences are viewed by many as only skin deep. Students here fall pretty safely in the middle of most spectra. We tend to think what college students are supposed to think, do what they do, say what they say, and so on. This is not necessarily a bad thing; Pomona’s environment is amazingly comfortable for many students, and there are many wonderful, unique people here. However, there is an easy way to define diversity and a hard way, and Pomona tends to opt for the former. We all know diversity is “good,” but often it is far simpler to throw a bone to the dogs of political correctness than it is to let loose the dogs of culture-clash.
Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
Somewhere in between? Show the world what YOU think of YOUR school:
Anonymous says:  |
People’s ethnic backgrounds are...
People’s ethnic backgrounds are somewhat diverse for a college in Pomona’s category, but there is little diversity in people’s values, socioeconomic status, or political stances. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus is diverse for a very...
The campus is diverse for a very selective liberal arts college. However, many social and racial groups are still underrepresented. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus is considerably less...
The campus is considerably less diverse than the surrounding community and the nation at large. There are different kinds of diversity—racial, sexual, biological, ecological, geographical—and Pomona can boast only approximately equal numbers of men and women. |
Anonymous says: |
Students are mostly Caucasian, but...
Students are mostly Caucasian, but I’ve met many international students and some students with unique backgrounds. |
Anonymous says: |
I think it’s really diverse, but...
I think it’s really diverse, but I’m from Alaska, so my standards may be skewed. I think most people can’t be boxed in, and everyone brings a bit of flavor to Pomona. |
FactsEconomic Status
Pretty rich, generally. You won’t, however, find a bunch of old-moneyed, eastern snobs here. Instead, you will find a bunch of new-moneyed, western snobs cleverly, but imperfectly, disguised as laid-back hippies.
Gay Pride
Generally Pomona is a very accepting environment; there is a QRC (Queer Resource Center), a Queer and Questioning club, and there are many queer-sponsored activities on campus. Most gay students do not find discrimination to be a major factor in their lives.
Minority Clubs
Asian Pacific Islander Awareness Committee, Asian American Students Association, Chinese Student Association, Hui Laule’a, Hawaiian students’ organization, International Club, International/Intercultural Association, Jewish Student Union, Korean Students Association, Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlan (MEChA), Muslim Students’ Association, Pan-African Students Association, Unidos, Vietnamese American Student Association, World Youth Network
Most Common Religions
Most Pomona students are either Protestant, Catholic, or Jewish.
Political Activity
Pomona is a hotbed of student protest. There is nearly always someone protesting something. From poor worker conditions in the dining hall to the sale of the Bernard Field Station to a biotech institute, Pomona students stay active politically, and they are excellent enactors of the motto: “Think globally, act locally.”
Write for Us! College Prowler is actively seeking talented students to be "Contributing Authors," and assist with updating
the College Prowler guide to their school. This is a great opportunity for a student to gain internship experience, be a part of a nationally
recognized company, gain tremendous exposure, utilize new media techniques, and share advice with high school students about what life is
really like at your college. Read more >
|
|
