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Depending upon students’ personal experience, some students think that Princeton is very diverse, and others think that there are few minorities at all. While not all students believe that Princeton is diverse, it is impossible to deny the range of student groups available to promote diversity awareness. Princeton is not as diverse as some other Ivy League schools, but the school’s demographics are diverse considering the racial and economic makeup of the surrounding town. Diversity at Princeton is starting to improve, because the University has recently instituted a no-loan financial aid program, which ensures that all financial aid will be given in the form of grants that do not need to be repaid. An increasing number of discussion forums have also helped raise awareness of campus diversity issues.
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PriAO says: Princeton University 2016 History  |
Princeton's campus is not as...
Princeton's campus is not as diverse as I would have liked, but there is definitely some level of diversity.
Diversity: February 25, 2009
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PriTL says: Princeton University 2016 Engineering |
Diversity does not seem to be a...
Diversity does not seem to be a problem here at Princeton. Many students come from different backgrounds and different social statuses, and most seem to get along fine.
Diversity: February 19, 2009
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PriAS says: Princeton University 2016 Undecided |
The campus is ridiculously...
The campus is ridiculously diverse. There are many racial minorities with large campus organizations and performing arts groups. The campus is mostly Christian, but there are active groups for other religions. The campus is relatively conservative for a college environment, but the tendency is still overall liberal. It is good, however, to have a variety of political perspectives. With regards to sexuality, all types are accepted, and there is a very strong LGBT presence on campus. There is no need to hide anything at Princeton—I've never met anybody who was prejudiced against different sexualities.
Diversity: February 19, 2009
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We definitely have a variety of...
We definitely have a variety of people. I don’t know how diverse it is compared to other campuses, but I know there are all kinds of student organizations for different nationalities, races, religions, etc. Being a minority will not prohibit you from doing anything at Princeton, and most students really do not consider it a significant factor on campus. |
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It is predominantly white...
It is predominantly white upper-class, but I’m Hispanic, and I know lots of people who are also Hispanic, African American, and Asian. I don’t really find it to be much of an issue, but I probably wouldn’t say that it’s really diverse. |
FactsEconomic Status
Even though Princeton has the reputation for being an elitist institution, Princeton attracts students of all economic backgrounds because of its recent no-loan program. Rather than forcing students to leave school debt-ridden, Princeton now awards financial aid grants.
Gay Pride
Generally, the Princeton community is accepting of gay students, as seen by the popularity of Pride Alliance events. However, there is the occasional incident, such as anti-gay graffiti, that reminds students of a very small un-accepting minority.
Minority Clubs
Sampling of Campus groups, such as Princeton South Asian Theatrics and Naacho, have helped raise awareness of minorities on campus. The Black Student Union has a board in Frist that allows for better publicity of minority events on campus.
Most Common Religions
Princeton has several very visible campus religious groups, such as Agape, Athletes in Action, and the Center for Jewish Life. Princeton’s Religious Life Office gives students many on-campus options and outlets for religious practice, including weekly meditation and prayer meetings in the University’s recently renovated chapel.
Political Activity
The majority of Princeton students do not engage in campus political activity on a regular basis, but there is an active debate group, the Whig-Cliostrophic Society. The College Republicans and College Democrats also draw an energetic membership. There has also been a recent influx of campus political publications, notably the Princeton Tory, a conservative thought magazine. With so many Princeton alumni going into politics and so many politicians sending their children to Princeton, election time is always interesting.
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