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Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 12%
Asian American 4%
Hispanic 3%
International 3%
Native American 0%
White 68%
Unknown 10%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 29%
Common States of Residence
  • Foreign countries
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
  • Virginia
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 28%
20-21: 37%
22-24: 23%
25+: 11%
Female Faculty 54%
Male Faculty 46%
Faculty Diversity African American: 5%
Asian American: 8%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 2%
Native American: 0%
White: 82%
Unknown: 1%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Students have mixed feelings about the diversity on campus. Some say that the campus is very diverse, while others do not at all. Many feel that the image of diversity is not portrayed that well, either. This is because students on campus tend to stick with people who share similar backgrounds in terms of race, social class, and ethnicity. There are also many organizations available for minority groups, which offers minorities the opportunity to find friends who share similar backgrounds.

It can take some time to meet new friends or to join a multicultural organization you are interested in, especially because students tend to surround themselves with people who share similar backgrounds. As a result, the image of diversity can become slightly skewed. The best advice for students who would like to overcome this standard is to join multicultural organizations or just reach out to someone who is very different from the people they normally hang out with.

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Diversity at Towson University

RMDeighan

Criminal Justice and Safety Studies '13

3.8
B+

Some Diversity Mostly Acceptance Among All

There is diversity at Towson for the most part everyone is accepting of other individuals as usual there are always a few groups or individuals who show their ignorance at times, but for the most part it is a non issue

May 03, 2012

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Diversity at Towson University

Jessieli6789

Registered Nursing (RN) '13

4.2
A-

Very Diversity

Our school have a lot of whites and Africans. There are a lot of Asians. But I rarely see Hispanics.

Dec 29, 2011

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Diversity at Towson University

aplotc2

Psychology '13

4.6
A

Diversity at Towson

At Towson, I have friends from all different ethnic backgrounds and everyone seems to get along. I don't see much prejudice here. And i feel like everyone is excepted.

Nov 21, 2011

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User rating for Towson University - Diversity is 4.6 out of 5 based on 32 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How diverse is the student body in the following areas?

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 student body and administration are accepting of diverse sexual preferences. There is a very active Queer Student Union that seeks to raise awareness for sexual acceptance in modern culture through various activities and fundraisers.

Political Activity

The Student Government Association (SGA) serves the student body and makes sure that students are heard. It serves as a liaison between the administration and the student body to promote the best academic and social environment possible. Students on SGA are elected senators and others serve on an executive board.

Economic Status

The student body is primarily middle class, although there are definitely variants.

Most Common Religions

Towson sees a wide variety of religious denominations among its students. For information on ways to worship on campus, visit www.towson.edu/campusministries/rscc.asp.

Minority Clubs on Campus

There are many cultural clubs that increase awareness of their culture by coming together on campus. This educates and allows the members to have a more productive experience at Towson. One of the minority organizations on campus is the Black Student Union; their organization presents a way for students to participate in informative and social events together at Towson in order to enhance their college experiences.

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Hometown
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