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San Diego State University - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 4%
Asian American 16%
Hispanic 22%
International 3%
Native American 1%
White 44%
Unknown 10%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 9%
Common States of Residence
  • Arizona
  • Colorado
  • Foreign countries
  • Texas
  • Washington
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 23%
20-21: 31%
22-24: 28%
25+: 18%
Female Faculty 43%
Male Faculty 57%
Faculty Diversity African American: 3%
Asian American: 11%
Hispanic: 8%
International: 0%
Native American: 1%
White: 76%
Unknown: 2%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Diversity at San Diego State can be a tricky thing. When you’re walking around campus on the weekends, it often feels like everyone is an affluent white person. Greek life is dominated by these types of people, and it seems as if their presence is dominating in numerous aspects of campus life. However, if you truly open your eyes to all the areas of campus, you will find that diversity is actually quite high. Walking around campus on a weekday, you will see a variety of races and people of different cultures. It’s all a matter of how aware you are. If you look at only one scene, you will only see one particular perspective. If you look everywhere, you will see that there is plenty of diversity on the San Diego State campus.

Statistical figures for San Diego State confirm the presence of diversity on campus. There is a large representation of Hispanics and Asians. San Diego State, statistically, is actually considered highly diverse. The classrooms are a perfect example to show off the campus’ diversity. Many ethnic backgrounds and races are represented. Off campus and in the dorms, people who hang out together tend to show diversity.
 

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Diversity at San Diego State University

StudiosStudent

'11

Public Administration

4.2
A-

Glorious Friends

The campus is widely diverse. People are approachable and friendly, whether you need directions to a classroom, to the library or if you just want to chat. There are various clubs and organizations to join to make college life fun and interesting.

Feb 07, 2012

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Diversity at San Diego State University

chelseerapaido

'15

Nursing

4.6
A

Diversity and Acceptance Is Respected

There is plenty of diversity in SDSU and I dont see anyone here having challenges for ethnic or racial reasons. Everyone is accepting and use to the variety and respect different cultures

Jan 15, 2012

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Diversity at San Diego State University

misao77

'16

Electrical and Electronics Engineering

5.0
A+

SDSU Is a Little World

If you think that when going to SDSU you will be the only Asian, Latino, African American, Muslim, Christian, etc, well you will be very surprised. SDSU it one of California university with the greatest rate of diversity. It definitely won't let any student feel alone or unfit for the school.

Jan 11, 2012

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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

With the strong Greek life here at San Diego State, falling within the crowd is definitely encouraged. If you wear a shirt that is a little too bright or comb your hair in a certain way, you might be ostracized. This is not to say that San Diego State is intolerant; tolerance is here, it is just not readily visible.

Political Activity

Like the rest of California, politics here at San Diego State tend to fall on the liberal side. While walking through Aztec Center, you will hear protestors preaching about the environment, equal rights, and other issues that they will try to get you to support by signing their petitions. Most of the professors on campus are liberal, though there are a few that fall on the conservative side.

Most Common Religions

For better or for worse, religion does not play a big role here at San Diego State. People are far more concerned with what fraternity or sorority you’re aligned with rather than who you pray to. The largest presence felt on campus would be that of the Jewish community simply because they have their own fraternity.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Afrikan Student Union, Arab Student Union, Asian Pacific Student Alliance, Black Social Work Student Caucus, Ethiopian Student Association, Japanese Student Society, Muslim Cultural Club, Raices Unidas, Russian Club, Vietnamese Student Association

Did You Know?

SDSU ranks in the top 20 in the nation for ethnic diversity in the “Americas Best Colleges Guide” by US News & World Report.

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