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On matriculation day, students may see a lot of different looking faces, but they may never have actually interacted with them during the year. This is one of the most unfortunate situations at Tufts, and increasing the admissions numbers is only going to help so much. As happens at many schools, students at Tufts tend to hang out with others in their own ethnic/social groups, so there is a notable amount of self-segregation. These groups get along quite well, but by and large, don’t have much interaction. Despite the social scene, however, Tufts does have students from every walk of life. Well over a quarter of the student body is composed of minorities, and cultural groups on campus are very active. These groups are many, and range from the Pan-African Alliance, the Asian American Club, the South Asian Club, the Association of Latin American Students, and the Caribbean Club. Tufts students hail from all over America, as well as the world. If you’re open to meeting new people and learning from them, there are plenty of opportunities for a diverse and unique experience at Tufts. Students Speak Out
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TufJW says: Tufts University 2014 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies, and Humanities  |
Economically, there is some...
Economically, there is some diversity because of financial aid, but the average student is at least middle class. Ethnically, we are diverse, but have a strong and visible majority of white students. Ideologically, we cover the whole spectrum, but many students are politically liberal. Campus is very diverse sexually—there is a big LGBT community.
Diversity: February 25, 2009
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Anonymous says: |
Tufts is progressively becoming...
Tufts is progressively becoming more diverse. There are many clubs for different ethnic and cultural groups. I know the Latino population has grown, and I think the same goes for many of the minority groups. I would argue that diversity is the great strength of Tufts. |
Anonymous says: |
Tufts is known for its high...
Tufts is known for its high percentage of international students. I have friends from India, Switzerland, England, France, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Persia. |
TufAW says: Tufts University 2015 English Language and Literature |
I was a little surprised at the...
I was a little surprised at the racial diversity at Tufts. It is still mostly white kids, but other races on campus are visible. But, overall, Tufts is not very diverse.
Diversity: February 24, 2009
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We have a very diverse student...
We have a very diverse student body—it’s something admissions is very aggressive about. There are lots of international students, and students of different ethnic and religious backgrounds. There are all sorts of culture clubs that provide a positive environment. As a white, upper-class, Anglo-Saxon, Protestant male, I think that the diversity of Tufts taught me more than anything else. |
FactsEconomic Status
Tufts students come from all economic levels, but since Tufts’ endowment is somewhat miniscule for its tier, there are many students who are not receiving any financial aid. Thus, there is a huge population of very wealthy kids, many of them international students. There is also a huge population of students receiving financial aid. Students don’t really discuss their differing economic status; they focus more on academics, though, many students say that they are simply surprised by the amount of money some of their classmates can have.
Gay Pride
In past years, there were a few hate crimes each semester on campus, but those numbers have been dwindling in recent years. Except for a few isolated incidents every once in a while, the campus is very tolerant, and most students are very supportive of the gay community. This community is very active—celebrating everything from Coming Out Day to Month. There is also a special living unit called the Rainbow House, where coed rooming is allowed. Every year, Tufts sponsors the Safe Colleges Conference for student movements all over the country, complete with a drag show.
Minority Clubs
There are so many minority, cultural, and ethnic clubs on campus that they have their own Cultural Coordinating Committee (CCC) to coordinate activities. There is some debate in the student government whether these groups deserve special representation or not. The Carribean Club, a South Asian literary magazine, and the Association of Latin American Students (ALAS) are very active on campus. The groups work in recruiting minority students to campus, mentoring programs in the community, and promotions of all different kinds of cultural activities on campus.
Most Common Religions
There are a number of active religious communities on campus. Students are involved in a few different Christian organizations, and there is a large and active Jewish community. The Islamic community on campus is growing, and there are also a number of Eastern religions represented on campus (Hindi, Buddhist, and Bahai).
Political Activity
Tufts is a very politically-charged campus. Though most students would probably consider themselves centrist or leaning to the left, the front pages of the campus newspaper are often covered with loud, public battles between a sect of radical liberals and a sect of reactionary conservatives.
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