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Santa Clara University - Diversity - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 4%
Asian American 17%
Hispanic 13%
International 3%
Native American 1%
White 46%
Unknown 16%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 40%
Common States of Residence
  • Colorado
  • Foreign countries
  • Hawaii
  • Oregon
  • Washington
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 30%
20-21: 35%
22-24: 16%
25+: 19%
Female Faculty 41%
Male Faculty 59%
Faculty Diversity African American: 2%
Asian American: 12%
Hispanic: 7%
International: 0%
Native American: 0%
White: 75%
Unknown: 4%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

While Santa Clara seems to have a pretty homogenous student population, (most students tend to be white, Catholic, and from the upper-middle class), there is still a sizable minority of students with different ethnic, religious, and socioeconomic backgrounds. Most students are very accepting and supportive of diversity on campus and freely hang out with students of backgrounds different from their own.

While Santa Clara is religiously affiliated, it's run by the Jesuits, who are often considered the "hippies" of the Catholic church. As the Jesuit order emphasizes compassion and acceptance, the SCU religious community works hard to promote interfaith dialogue and inclusion of religious and sexual minorities.

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Diversity at Santa Clara University

mregan12

Biology and Biological Sciences '16

3.8
B+

There IS Diversity

There are a majority of White students, but 40% are of another racial ethnicity!

Apr 28, 2012

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Diversity at Santa Clara University

emmiele1209

Psychology '14

3.5
B

Not Too Ethnically Diverse, but Pretty Open-Minded

A majority who attend SCU are Caucasian, but you will encounter some Asians, Mexicans, African-Americans in the mix. Not a lot of prevalent racism on campus, so that's a positive attribute. Also, not everyone here is loaded, but some are and pretty conservative to boot. They are a huge advocate of LGBT rights, ironically enough, but it's great too.

Apr 23, 2012

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Diversity at Santa Clara University

mcdonell52

Political Science and Government '15

4.2
A-

Diversity

Very diverse for a private, Catholic school. There are lots of international students (primarily Asian). All religions are represented both in students and faculty (even Zoroastrianism). It's a little less than half Caucasian, so skin color is well represented for a school of its type. It can actually be a little off-putting at first how open everything is, particularly if you come from a pretty hard-line family or place insofar as religious or social values. There is a very open community of support for gays and lesbians. So, I found the diversity to be a very strong thing.

Jan 05, 2012

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User rating for Santa Clara University - Diversity is 3.5 out of 5 based on 26 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

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Gay Pride

The gay community at Santa Clara is small but well supported. Student organizations such as GALA (Gay and Lesbian Association) and GASPED, (Gay and Straight People Educating for Diversity)hold several events throughout the year, such as their annual "Drag Fashion Show," to educate students about issues in the gay community.

Political Activity

Santa Clara has a politically diverse student body, though how one views its political climate depends on his or her own affiliation. Liberal students often find the school too conservative, while many conservative students find it too liberal. But no matter where you fit on the political spectrum, there are plenty of ways to get involved politically on campus, through College Democrats, College Republicans, or the non-partisan Political Science Student Association.

Economic Status

Because tuition is so expensive, the majority of Santa Clara students come from affluent backgrounds. But while most students are financially well off, the administration tries to promote socioeconomic diversity by providing generous financial aid packages to low-income students.

Most Common Religions

Though roughly half of SCU students identify as Catholic, Campus Ministry works to promote religious diversity on campus by sponsoring interfaith activities and events.

Minority Clubs on Campus

The Multicultural Center is fairly prominent on campus, and is made up of several minority clubs supporting Asian, African American, Latin American, and East Asian groups. Though each club hosts its own events throughout the year, all clubs come together in the spring to host "Global Village," a day-long event featuring multicultural dance performances and ethnic food stands.

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