Saint Joseph's University
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Like most major private universities in recent years, St. Joe’s has had to deal with issues of tolerance and diversity. Many students at St. Joe’s say the school is more diverse than the numbers show because they don’t take into account many factors, and many say the system is outdated. While it’s true the majority of the campus is white, most students are quick to point out their specific backgrounds, and that everyone is not a trust-fund baby or Abercrombie-wearing white kid. Many culturally diverse organizations are starting up all the time on campus, such as the predominantly African American step team.

St. Joe’s Jesuit education promotes tolerance, which can be seen in the student population and the continued expansion of culturally diverse classes. The school itself is expanding culturally, and although the current numbers may not express diversity, the welcoming atmosphere of the school and students earn the University a high mark. Aside from the St. Joe’s students, there is also a very diverse population in the surrounding areas. West Philly is predominately African American, while a large percentage of Overbrook Farms is Jewish. Philadelphia overall has a large African American and Irish/Italian Catholic working-class population. St. Joe’s students have traditionally incorporated themselves into this larger diverse community very well in the past.

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Diversity at Saint Joseph's University

strujillo

Marketing '12

2.3

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Jesuit University

SJU is a Jesuit Catholic university, and pretty pricey compared to surrounding schools. Don't expect a rainbow of diversity, but if you look for them different race/ethnicities can be found. Most of the students are from Catholic high schools and have parents in higher income brackets.

Mar 08, 2012

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taliagoffredo

Spanish Language and Literature '13

0.8

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Diversity Is Needed

Saint Joe's can be mainly perceived as a "white campus". To be completely honest, the minorities on this campus are few and far between and very almost impossible to find. My school is an expensive, catholic school. Consequently, almost all the students come from wealthy parents, dress in nice clothes, and walk with their nose in the air.

Feb 07, 2012

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alybartolomei

English '15

4.6

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Embracing Diversity

The campus definitely encourages the students to be accepting of all people. We have plenty of seminars that teach students ways to incorporate diversity in their lives. However, the school itself is not very diverse. But since I work in the Admissions Office for my work study job, I do know that the conselors are definitely trying to change that.

Jan 13, 2012

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