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Quick Stats

African American 6%
Asian American 14%
Hispanic 8%
International 9%
Native American 0%
White 45%
Unknown 19%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 82%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Foreign countries
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Texas
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 19%
20-21: 20%
22-24: 16%
25+: 44%
Female Faculty 39%
Male Faculty 61%
Faculty Diversity African American: 4%
Asian American: 15%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 16%
Native American: 0%
White: 62%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

You won’t find a campus more diverse than at the University of Chicago. There are people on campus from all backgrounds and ethnicities. The school attracts a lot of international students. Chances are, you’ll have class with someone from a different country. Having so much diversity on campus is a huge advantage for students. They can expand their worldviews and learn about new cultures simply by talking to their classmates. Beyond ethnic diversity, there is also a lot of variety in people’s beliefs and lifestyles. The entire campus is very religiously tolerant. Students of different religions tend to cluster together to celebrate their faith. Bond Chapel, located on the main quad, holds several services throughout the day for each group. In addition, you’ll find every political view known to man at the University. There’s always a chance for you to learn about different political alignments in presentations and RSO (recognized student organization) meetings. The school is very tolerant of differences in sexualities, too. The Office of LGBTQ Student Life has a large presence on campus and throws quarterly events to raise awareness.

The University doesn’t tolerate any kind of hate crimes. If you ever feel that you’ve been a victim of prejudice, there is a Bias Response Team hotline that is available 24/7; they’ll help you work through the incident. The University wants to have a tolerant and diverse atmosphere for its students. Just walk out of your dorm room, and you’ll see the school has succeeded.

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Diversity at University of Chicago

mollyontiveros

Environmental Studies '12

4.2
A-

Tons of Diversity

There are people of all walks of life on campus. We have a substantial international population and students from almost every state. The Office of Multicultural Student Affairs (OMSA) and 5710 provide resources and opportunities for discussion for all students.

Mar 09, 2012

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Diversity at University of Chicago

alanac8356

Philosophy '15

4.2
A-

It's Diverse in Everything but...

There is definitely diversity. Yet, the population is mostly made up white and asian people. There are other races represented but it is not as much as the school and the students would like. However, the community for minority is vibrant and exciting to be part of for those who get involved. As for all the other kinds of diversity, like sexual orientation, socioeconomic class, political belies and religion, we have everything. It is great to be surrounded by people of such vastly different backgrounds!

Jan 19, 2012

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Diversity at University of Chicago

monehpzahc

Psychology '14

2.7
C+

Loopholes

If you consider the various subdivisions of "White" and "Asian" as contributors to diversity, then I suppose one could argue that UChicago is in fact diverse. That having been said, diversity in a more practical and perhaps broader sense is somewhat lacking. Blacks and Hispanics, for example, are few in number relative to the two other aforementioned races. Culturally speaking, a lot of minorities at the U of C are a little on the whitewashed/hipster side and either bury their ethnicity or flaunt it feebly as if they have something to prove.

Jan 08, 2012

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User rating for University of Chicago - Diversity is 4.6 out of 5 based on 26 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

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Facts

Gay Pride

The campus is extremely tolerant of different sexual orientations. The Office of LGBTQ Student Life has a big presence and oversees several RSOs in which students can participate. They throw annual events like "Drag Ball" to help raise awareness and gay pride on campus. Also, if you are ever confused about your orientation or experiences you might be having, the office is open for counseling. In general, people at the University of Chicago are very tolerant of each other's lifestyles and show the LGBTQ community a lot of support.

Political Activity

At the University, you will find students with a right-wing extremist view all the way to the far left with the hippies and communism. The range of political affiliation is endless. There are organizations that support various views, like the College Republicans. You can also hear speakers from various parties give presentations throughout the quarter. The rest of the student body is incredibly tolerant of other political views. You might see some people getting into a heated argument over health care policies, but in the end, students just love to debate different ideas, and the wide spectrum of political views gives them a chance to do just that.

Economic Status

Because Chicago has a need-blind admissions policy, there are people from every economic background imaginable. The University works to provide a lot of financial aid and work-study programs so people from lower-income households are able to attend. You will have some trust-fund babies, but no one really flaunts their wealth or judges people based on economic status.

Most Common Religions

No matter what religion you practice, or if you practice none at all, there is a place for you at the University of Chicago. Some of the most popular places are the Calvert House for Catholics, the synagogue for Jews, and the mosque for Muslims. Bond Chapel also hosts daily services for a variety of religions. If you don't subscribe to any one belief, that's also OK; there are groups that are dedicated solely to spirituality rather than a recognized faith. If you are an atheist, there is also an RSO for you. Overall, if religion is a big part of your life, it can certainly remain so at the University. If it's not, there are a ton of chances for you to become more involved or you can just avoid it completely.

Minority Clubs on Campus

There are a ton of different RSOs for minority students, all under the umbrella of OMSA, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs. This office grew from the Coordinating Council for Minority Issues, and today works to support the academic success of students of color at the University and to create a more inclusive campus. The office also hosts several meetings and events each quarter to raise cultural awareness on campus.

Did You Know? If a student ever feels like he or she is the victim of a hate crime, the Bias Response Team hotline is available 24/7 to aid the student. The number is (773) 702-2427.

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Liane Rousseau
Hometown
Cincinnati, Ohio
Major
English Language and Literature
Grad Year
2012

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