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Syracuse University - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 5%
Asian American 6%
Hispanic 5%
International 3%
Native American 1%
White 40%
Unknown 39%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 57%
Common States of Residence
  • Connecticut
  • Foreign countries
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • Pennsylvania
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 2%
18-19: 35%
20-21: 35%
22-24: 15%
25+: 14%
Female Faculty 37%
Male Faculty 63%
Faculty Diversity African American: 6%
Asian American: 9%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 7%
Native American: 0%
White: 75%
Unknown: 0%

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SU, like most colleges, likes to brag about having a culturally-diverse student body. Although Syracuse may not be the most diverse campus around, there are a significant number of minority students here. That said, pure numbers and statistics do not determine the true diversity level on a college campus; intermingling between cultures is what’s important. However, Syracuse, like many other “diverse” universities, shows a distinct lack of social interaction between people of different backgrounds. Whether it is in the student center or in the extracurricular activities students chose to participate in, the separation is evident, despite the University’s best efforts to promote cultural unity. On the other hand, though, students of different economic backgrounds mesh together here quite well.

There is, however, a great number or clubs and organizations that cater to minority students. Black and Latino fraternities are an influential force in bringing dances and speakers to SU. Places like the LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Resource Center and the Winnick Hillel Center are key elements of the SU community, and they are welcome to everyone, not just people that fit their respective group interests. Also, majors like Middle Eastern, Native American, African American, and Latino American studies are seeing a rise in student interest.

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Diversity at Syracuse University

s1larson

'15

Metal and Jewelry Arts

1.2
D

Little Diversity

Syracuse has some diversity but not much. The majority of the students are white.

Jan 15, 2012

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Diversity at Syracuse University

mark21

'15

Civil Engineering

4.6
A

Very Diverse

In my main group of 8 friends alone we have 2 kids that are part asian and one that is part african american. Also, 2 are homosexual, 3 are bisexual, and 3 are straight.

Jan 09, 2012

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Diversity at Syracuse University

topazlpd

'13

Public Relations

3.5
B

Depends

Yes, there is definitely a huge amount of diversity between ethnic groups on this campus. The Chancellor really made that a top priority when she took over, and she is getting alot of flack for it though now. People are accrediting our falling rankings in part to her incentives, thinking she is trying too hard to recruit a wide variety of minorities instead of helping the students already on campus. You would think that that is a beneficial thing for a large institution to be diverse, but it really doesn't do much for our campus. Groups self segregate in a big way, I rarely see interaction between different groups unless necessary for a class or a club or a project. It's a little discouraging, but it is a reality that is just accepted on this campus.

Oct 15, 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

You won’t find many acts of intolerance against homosexuals at SU. The city of Syracuse has a fairly active gay community, both politically and socially, as there are many clubs aimed toward gays in the area. At SU, there is a Pride Union, as well as a LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender) resource center on campus.

Political Activity

There are a bunch of political groups on campus. They tend to be more prevalent on campus during times of political distress in the world beyond SU. Due to the recent events in the U.S., the political scene has dramatically increased in visibility.

Economic Status

Although students come from many different economic and social backgrounds, the majority of students at SU fall either in the middle- or upper-middle-class category. Being a private school, and an expensive one at that, it leads to this distinction. Interaction between castes, however, has never been an issue.

Most Common Religions

There is a large variety when it comes to religion, as well. Although SU probably has more Jewish students than most colleges, the percentage is not overwhelming one way or the other. There are many churches within walking distance of the campus, as well as a few temples and one mosque. The new Winnick Hillel Center has boosted interest in the Jewish organization.

Minority Clubs on Campus

SU has an abundance of clubs that cater to very specific groups. Such clubs as the African Students Union, Asian Students in America, Association of International Students, and Caribbean Students Association are just some of the many clubs aimed at minorities. However, there are also clubs like the Multiracial Experience and Students Advocating Multicultural Equality that bring cultures and races together.

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