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St. John’s diverse population of students are drawn to the campus from across the United States and around the world. More than 18,000 students are enrolled at the five campuses, with 14,229 of them being undergraduates, representing 38 states and 148 foreign countries. Less than half of St. John’s student body is white. One of the best things about St. John’s is its diversity; St. John’s has one of the most diverse student populations in the country and supports a wide variety of student groups and organizations that caters to all race, religions, and interests. There has been some negative reaction to this, however. Because of the increased diversity, many students accuse the University of placing more weight on race and ethnicity than grades. Whether or not that claim has any basis on truth, the city of New York is in and of itself a gigantic melting pot where all cultures have an opportunity to learn from each other. Diversity is inescapable on and off campus, and students are learning to not only deal with one another, but to appreciate each other’s cultures (some are learning faster than others). Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
St. John’s does have a mixture of...
St. John’s does have a mixture of different people, but Caucasians still outnumber the minorities considerably. I notice it a lot in my classes; sometimes, I am the only African American student in there. |
Anonymous says: |
Very diverse compared to the...
Very diverse compared to the previous one I attended. You cannot feel out of place; it is impossible because St. John’s have so many clubs to join for people of different ethnicities. Also, around the area, there are so many cultures, you are constantly experiencing new things and people. |
Anonymous says: |
Diversity is really good; you see...
Diversity is really good; you see many faces. It doesn’t stop the racism that goes on in our school, though. It’s ironic that people who should be openminded through interacting with other cultures, are still ignorant. |
Anonymous says: |
It is very diverse, but people...
It is very diverse, but people tend to stick with their own kind. It shouldn’t be like that, though, because you are really not expanding your mind to embrace someone else of another background. |
Anonymous says: |
Diversity is great—represents New...
Diversity is great—represents New York as a whole—anywhere you go you are smelling different foods, hearing different language, and seeing different cultures. |
FactsEconomic Status
St. John’s accepts all walks of life, from low-income to upper-class students.
Gay Pride
Not many gays or lesbians are open on campus. Also, there are not any clubs or organizations dedicated to them.
Minority Clubs
Minority clubs are very plentiful on campus, organizing people of different nationalities, sexes, and interests.
Most Common Religions
Fifty-three percent of students are Catholic, and another 11 percent claim they are unsure, while other religions such as Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, Protestant, and agnostic make up ther other 36 percent.
Political Activity
Amnesty International, College Democrats, College Republicans, NAACP, and Student Government.
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