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Sarah Lawrence College - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 3%
Asian American 5%
Hispanic 5%
International 3%
Native American 0%
White 65%
Unknown 18%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 81%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Foreign Countries
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • Washington
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 36%
20-21: 38%
22-24: 15%
25+: 12%
Female Faculty 50%
Male Faculty 50%
Faculty Diversity African American: 8%
Asian American: 4%
Hispanic: 5%
International: 4%
Native American: 0%
White: 79%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Diversity is a sore spot on campus among students, faculty, and administrators. Complaints about a lack of ethnic and economic diversity are supported by the stats. It’s one of SLC’s most glaring weak spots, but there is no easy solution. The College is trying to increase its financial aid resources so it can accept more students from solidly middle-class backgrounds, but in the meantime, the imbalance will remain intact. Political diversity is another sensitive subject. Conservatives are such a minority that it’s difficult to find any non-liberal viewpoints during discussions. Recent renovations on campus have designated areas for non-partisan political meetings as well as for non-denominational spiritual practice.

When it comes to sexual diversity, SLC triumphs. Open dialogues about human sexuality are encouraged on campus and in the classroom. If this kind of attitude makes you uneasy, then SLC may not be for you. There is a significant gay, lesbian, and transgender population, and tolerance is a non-issue. Clubs such as the Queer Voice Coalition organize campus-wide events and workshops to foster a community that not only accepts individual preferences, but is also willing to explore and question cultural notions of sexual identity.

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Diversity at Sarah Lawrence College

abergavennyw

'15

Psychology Studies

2.7
C+

Super Accepting-Except for Those Who Are Conservatives

Sarah Lawrence is largely made up of white students and it's common to find affluence in our ranks. Politically it is a hugely liberal school. Other than racially and politically there is a lot of diversity at SLC when it comes to religion and sexual orientation the school is extremely accepting in every way except for maybe politically. There are many clubs and identity groups and the entire campus is open to experimentation in all sorts of ways.

Jan 26, 2012

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Diversity at Sarah Lawrence College

sjalltheway

'15

Liberal Arts and Humanities

4.6
A

Mostly White, but Really Open

While most students here are white, everyone is really invested in discovering more about race and ethnicity and the students who do come from minority ethnicities carry their weight and so their presence is never lost. Lots of international students. Definitely diverse in its kind of people more than in race and socioeconomic background and religion. As far as sexual orientation and political beliefs, the campus is very alive in performing those kinds of diversity. Everyone is EXTREMELY accepting of all things, and everyone is curious in the intellectual discovery of other peoples' backgrounds.

Oct 03, 2011

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Diversity at Sarah Lawrence College

mjenne

'13

Music Theory and Composition

3.1
B-

What Diversity?

Let's face it. Sarah Lawrence is a mostly white, mostly affluent campus. We have these majorities but not much has been done to diversify the campus. That said, diversity groups like Common Ground, WoCo, and TransAction do a lot to raise awareness about our lack of diversity, and I have hope for the future.

May 10, 2011

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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 gay community is a major force in all aspects of SLC life—from the curriculum (in which there is a lesbian, gay, and transgender studies field) to the most popular on-campus party, the Sleaze Ball, organized in part by the Queer Voice Coalition. There's a good chance that if you ask an SLC student if he or she is gay or straight, they'll tell you that they're neither and that they're attracted to personalities, not genders. While acceptance of gays on an individual basis is a non-issue, some students complain that homosexuality comprises too much of the SLC identity. The slogan of choice among students is, after all, "Queer in a year or your money back."

Political Activity

Despite a history of political activism, students often complain that the campus, on the whole, is apathetic to political happenings and too lazy to get involved. Liberalism is predominant, and conservatism is usually severely frowned upon.

Economic Status

The sky-high tuition and lack of financial aid means that a majority of students comes from wealthy backgrounds. Some students flaunt it, others try to hide it, and often those students who aren't as well-off are vocal in their resentment of the abundance of "rich, white kids" on campus.

Most Common Religions

Religion is not trendy at SLC, but there are Christian, Jewish, and Muslim organizations. There is also a non-denominational spiritual space on campus.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Minority clubs are highly-visible and very active on campus. For example, the Asian Pacific Island er Coalition for Diversity (APICAD) publishes a newsletter and runs barbecues, a homemade food delivery service, and other public events to generate awareness of Asian, Asian American, and Pacific Islander cultural issues.

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