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Comparable Schools'
Diversity Grades:
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If you look around campus, you’ll see people from all walks of life. Interestingly enough, however, white students say the campus is very diverse, but students of color say it’s not as diverse as it could be. The demographic makeup makes some students feel like outsiders, and it’s not unusual to see clusters of whites, clusters of blacks, clusters of Asians, and so on. Of course, that’s not to say that there’s no social intermixing of races (there most certainly is), just that, quite frequently, people congregate with those who look like themselves. Everyone gets along, though, so you won’t feel unsafe because of your race.
The city of Sacramento is an incredibly diverse urban area. Sacramento is representative of the state of California because it’s home to people of numerous ethnicities. Also, when the word “diverse” comes up, most people think along color lines, but it also applies to age and gender, and Sac State is quite diverse along those lines as well. Female students outnumber male ones, and older students are a visible presence on campus. Because it’s a commuter school, several students already have full-time jobs, families, or previous degrees. The larger concentration of students above their early-20s who live off campus is part of the reason why campus culture isn’t quite as unified as it could be. After all, how much do you think a 30-something working professional cares about the latest campus football game? Not as much as a lot of the 19-year-olds—not usually. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
There are lots of whites and...
There are lots of whites and Asians, but not so much of everyone else. Still, though, it’s hard to get a good gauge of how many people are here, because most people just stay for class and then go home or to work. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus seems fairly diverse...
The campus seems fairly diverse among race, sex, and age. |
Anonymous says: |
This campus is very diverse, and I...
This campus is very diverse, and I like that. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s good with diversity, but we...
It’s good with diversity, but we could use more black people. |
Anonymous says: |
It seems strange to me. I’ve...
It seems strange to me. I’ve noticed that many of the groups I see around this campus all seem to be of the same backgrounds within them. I’m used to everyone mingling, so that’s weird to me. |
FactsEconomic Status
Sac State has students from all over the economic spectrum, but most are middle class and lower-middle class.
Gay Pride
The gay community is relatively quiet compared to other groups, but the campus’s Queer-Straight Alliance is there for gay, bisexual, and transgender students, as well as their straight friends. Unfortunately, the Alliance sometimes experiences friction with other groups, even within student government. Overall social acceptance for openly gay people is moderate to favorable, but the organized collective gay voice isn’t that prominent.
Minority Clubs
The largest minority clubs are for Asians and Latinos.
Most Common Religions
Most students at Sac State are Christian, but they don’t dominate in any way.
Political Activity
Most students are moderately liberal, but a large number are conservative, so the liberal majority isn’t overwhelming. The student body as a whole isn’t politically expressive, but occasional demonstrations occur. Sometimes, obnoxious visitors come to campus to try to rouse them with controversial, offensive rhetoric, but they’re not taken seriously. A small percentage of the student body votes in campus elections.
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