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Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 6%
Asian American 3%
Hispanic 11%
International 4%
Native American 1%
White 70%
Unknown 5%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 50%
Common States of Residence
  • Connecticut
  • Foreign countries
  • Illinois
  • Massachusetts
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 31%
20-21: 33%
22-24: 16%
25+: 19%
Female Faculty 41%
Male Faculty 60%
Faculty Diversity African American: 3%
Asian American: 4%
Hispanic: 5%
International: 2%
Native American: 0%
White: 84%
Unknown: 4%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

If you are looking for a diverse college, Rollins is not the place for you. Rollins is more than 70 percent white and only 5 percent black. Rollins students have a stereotype of being rich, preppy, and white. However, Rollins has been trying to add more diversity to the student body during the last few years, and it has been seeking out quite a few international students in order to do so. But even the international students fit the standard Rollins stereotype. Skin color and ethnicity are not the things that will make you seem diverse at Rollins; instead, it is the amount of money you have and the status symbols you present that make you a true Rollins student. If you can't afford the lifestyle, you will stick out more than someone of a different ethnicity.

Students are accepting, for the most part, of minorities on campus, and discrimination is not an issue. However, since Rollins is such a small school, students oftentimes get cliquey in their own groups of friends. With that being said, transfer students might have a hard time fitting in and getting adjusted.

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Diversity at Rollins College

eflorence15

Environmental Studies '15

4.2
A-

Acceptance

The students are incredibly accepting of all types of diversity, there are programs put in place to teach students about acceptance of different sexualities. And the campus is widely accepting of international students as there are many who attend Rollins. It's a diverse campus and known for that.

May 16, 2012

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Diversity at Rollins College

6011K

International Business '15

3.8
B+

Great Students

Not too diverse but the students at Rollins are motivated and very friendly.

Dec 19, 2011

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Diversity at Rollins College

sbourne

International Studies '13

5.0
A+

Diverse

The campus is predominantly white. There are various ethnic groups of which anyone can openly join. In other words, you do not have to be Chinese to join the Chinese Association.

Nov 30, 2011

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User rating for Rollins College - Diversity is 3.5 out of 5 based on 29 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)?

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

The campus is tolerant and accepting of gay students.

Political Activity

The student body at Rollins is relatively divided on the political spectrum. Outspoken liberals and extreme conservatives can both be found in masses. This makes for a lot of political debate and heated election times.

Economic Status

Seemingly, Rollins consists of students from wealthy economic backgrounds. Much of the student criticism concerning Rollins centers on the believed excess of "snobby rich kids." This is a generalization, however, and far from all of the students here would classify themselves as rich.

Most Common Religions

The most prominent religions are Catholic and Christian. The church on campus offers services for both of these denominations, and places of worship for most other religions can be found in the Winter Park and Orlando areas. There is also a large number of Jewish kids at Rollins.

Minority Clubs on Campus

The minority clubs at Rollins are quite active on campus, though often their membership is small. Many of the clubs will host special events regularly to attract new members.

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Bridget Murray
Hometown
Hinsdale, IL
Major
English
Grad Year
2014

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