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Someone coined the phrase “Caucasian Station” for this city, and the nickname is justified. A&M’s campus, and the surrounding area at large, is definitely dominated by people that are white, middle-class, heterosexual, and conservative. There are people around that don’t fit that description, but they just aren’t nearly as visible on campus. There is not a lot of diversity, but the administration is aware of that and is taking steps to try to improve the situation. At the moment, there are many organizations on campus to raise awareness about and celebrate the diversity that does exist on campus. While these organizations may not be as strong as they could be, improvements can be made as time goes on, especially as year after year, more open-minded, diverse freshmen descend upon campus. Most students realize the University is not very diverse, but there is little tension among students. People from almost every country and ethnicity possible can be found somewhere on campus, no matter how small their numbers may be. A&M really feels like a family, and most Aggies are generally very welcoming toward everyone, regardless of ethnicity, economic status, or sexual orientation. Still, there are always a few people less than tolerant of anyone different from themselves. Students Speak Out
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Anonymous says:  |
Diversity is another thing A&M...
Diversity is another thing A&M doesn’t have. I’m not saying there are only white people, but the number of whites compared to the number of any other race is very lopsided. It’s not a big deal, though. |
Anonymous says: |
No, we’re not really diverse, but...
No, we’re not really diverse, but the only people I hear complaining are members of the administration. |
Anonymous says: |
I would say we’re diverse. It...
I would say we’re diverse. It seems like there are people of all races here, but there really are a lot of white people. |
Anonymous says: |
There are a lot of cowboys at A&M....
There are a lot of cowboys at A&M. It’s not at all a diverse place. A lot of people are the same, and most are very conservative. There are a lot of good-looking people, but just not much diversity. |
Anonymous says: |
You mostly see Caucasians, but...
You mostly see Caucasians, but there are a number of African Americans. As a Hispanic, I know we’re definitely harder to find, but we’re here. A&M is very well-rounded, I think. |
FactsEconomic Status
Most students here are middle-class, but of course, there are students here from every economic level.
Gay Pride
A&M students are somewhat tolerant of the gay community. There are a couple groups for gay and lesbian Aggies, but they are definitely in the minority and are not highly visible on campus.
Minority Clubs
There are about 60 minority organizations on campus—like the Asian American Association, the Hispanic Business Student Association, the African American Student Coalition, the African Students Association, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered Aggies, the Indian Students Association, and the Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music and Culture—but considering the immense size of campus, they are still not all that visible.
Most Common Religions
Christianity is by far the most popular religion on campus. There are over 70 religious organizations on campus, from Christian fraternities and sororities, to other religious clubs like the Bahai Club, the Buddhist Student Organization, and a variety of different Muslim groups.
Political Activity
There are people from every political point of view on campus, but Republicans are definitely in the majority and are the most active on campus. This is a very conservative-minded town and school.
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