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Stanford University - DiversityCollege Prowler5.00
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Both the diversity statistics and the students’ perspectives plainly show that Stanford is a diverse university. The student body is less than half Caucasian, and includes many +international students. African Americans and Hispanics, two typical minority groups, comprise approximately 20 percent of the undergraduate student body. Stanford is able to achieve this level of diversity through its belief in affirmative action. However, racial diversity is not the only concern for Stanford. It also achieves diversity by attracting students interested in a broad range of academic fields, from the humanities to engineering, as well as some of the nation’s best athletes. Most students are very happy with this level of diversity. Some, however, admit that although there is ethnic diversity, racial groups still tend to remain segregated.
For several years in a row, Stanford has released reports in the spring announcing that it has admitted the “most diverse class ever” based on the increasing percentage of minority students. Students are receptive to the growing diversity, and many have been impressed by the cultural representation across campus. The system of ethnic theme houses does have the potential for isolation, but this is generally outweighed by the positive aspects of the system; Stanford will likely expose you to more diverse people and cultures than you’ve ever encountered. Students Speak Out
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adrian408 says: Stanford University 2020 Psychology  |
A very liberalist school
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My school is a very liberalist school. The straight population is greatly involved with gay and lesbian rights movements. Overfelt is greatly used for scholastic marches and protests. It is also used for religous gatherings on the weekends. This school does have a reputation for gang violence and having stupid people. I think the fact that are school is largely hispanic that it gives it that reputation
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Anonymous says: |
It’s been pretty good. My freshman...
It’s been pretty good. My freshman year, I lived with about 90 people, and basically every roommate pair in our dorm was comprised of two people of different races. Expect to live with someone very different from you freshman year. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus is diverse, but...
The campus is diverse, but cultural groups don’t really mix. People who want to be involved in their cultural group tend to stick with it, live in a cultural theme house, and not mingle with other groups. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus is ethnically and...
The campus is ethnically and religiously diverse, but I’d say there is a fair amount of segregation along those lines. Ethnically-themed houses tend to encourage this, but I don’t think segregation is a hugely destructive force on our campus. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s getting more and more diverse...
It’s getting more and more diverse every year. I think that less than 50 percent of students are white. |
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Stanford University? FactsEconomic Status
Stanford certainly makes an effort to diversify, not only in racial and ethnic terms, but also with regard to economic status. There are some very poor students here, but also some extremely rich ones. Your average Stanford student is upper- middle-class.
Gay Pride
The campus and surrounding communities are highly accepting of gay students. There are support groups on campus, such as QSSPA and the LBTCRC. The gay community is relatively visible within Stanford. There are gay parties, and one co-op unofficially serves as a center for gay students who want to live together.
Minority Clubs on Campus
Most minorities at Stanford have some form of a community center, and many associated clubs. There are ethnic Greek organizations, including African American, Chicano, Jewish, and Asian fraternities.
Most Common Religions
Christianity (Protestant and Catholic), Judaism
Political Activity
Most students identify as left/liberal or apathetic. There are relatively few protests, though a few professors and students will put together occasional rallies for or against various political issues. Despite the overwhelming liberal tendencies, there is actually an active pocket of budding young republicans, who get moral support from the Hoover Institute—a conservative academic group on campus.
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