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Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 4%
Asian American 4%
Hispanic 4%
International 4%
Native American 1%
White 80%
Unknown 3%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 32%
Common States of Residence
  • Colorado
  • Foreign countries
  • Illinois
  • Missouri
  • Texas
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 25%
20-21: 31%
22-24: 23%
25+: 21%
Female Faculty 43%
Male Faculty 57%
Faculty Diversity African American: 3%
Asian American: 9%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 7%
Native American: 1%
White: 78%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Most people aren’t surprised to hear the majority of the student population is white, but this doesn’t mean that KU lacks in diversity. Compared to other colleges in the Midwest and especially other colleges in Kansas, KU is as diverse as it gets. It doesn’t have the typical conservative feel that other Kansas colleges have, and it’s often considered a safe-haven for members of different ethnicities or sexual orientations.

Students from more than 110 countries around the world call KU home at some point during their college career. With so many foreign students, there’s always someone or something new around the corner. KU also boasts one of the highest study abroad rates of any public university in the nation, which shows that KU students are interested in knowing how people live in other parts of the world. Students agree that KU has a unique feel, and it’s often considered an oasis of diversity in the middle of the state of Kansas. The administration is pushing to increase enrollment rates of minorities at the University to make the numbers show it’s as diverse as many students feel it is.

 

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Diversity at University of Kansas

agrzyb

Film and Video Studies '15

3.8
B+

Diversity!

One of the reasons I picked KU was because it was diverse. There are many different types of races, religions, interests, and majors. Every person you meet is different in some way.

May 24, 2012

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Diversity at University of Kansas

yordanmilan

Spanish Language and Literature '15

0.8
D-

Not Too Many Minorities

In all of the visits to KU before I enrolled there the people always said that KU was extremely diverse and I believe that they aimed this statement for the white kids. Coming from the city, my high school was EXTREMELY diverse, white people were the minority. The information given about KU was very misleading for me because I do not see many people who look like me or who I can share cultural similarities with. If you're looking for true diversity, I wouldn't suggest KU.

May 14, 2012

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Diversity at University of Kansas

sahn92

Economics '14

4.6
A

A Wide Variety of People

The university has a wide variety of race. I believe the ratio is very well evened out with the international exchange students being a bit higher percentage. They all get along very well.

Mar 20, 2012

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User rating for University of Kansas - Diversity is 4.6 out of 5 based on 39 user reviews.

Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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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)?

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How would you best describe the political beliefs of campus as a whole?

Facts

Gay Pride

KU and the Lawrence community are generally very accepting of the gay and lesbian population. There is a Pride Night every year, as well as Gay Pride Week.

Political Activity

Lawrence is generally a liberal and open-minded place. Douglas County usually votes democratically in elections, which is different than most Kansas counties. The Young Democrats and KU Republicans are both active on campus.

Economic Status

The economic status of KU students varies. There are a lot of scholarship options available to those who can't otherwise afford college. However, a good part of the KU population comes from Johnson County, where students are usually middle or upper-middle class.

Most Common Religions

Christian groups, including CRU, Navigators, and Wesley KU, are the most dominate on campus. KU does offer groups for other religions as well, including the Chabad Jewish Student Group and the Muslim Student Association.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Black Student Union, Hispanic American Leadership Organization, Latin American Solidarity.

Did You Know?
  • Learn first-hand about diversity by studying abroad in one of the more than 60 countries where KU offers programs. Students can study in Africa, the Americas, Asia, Australia, and Europe.
  • KU draws students from every state in the nation and more than 110 different countries.

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