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University of Maryland - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 14%
Asian American 14%
Hispanic 6%
International 2%
Native American 0%
White 56%
Unknown 7%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 36%
Common States of Residence
  • Foreign Countries
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 27%
20-21: 36%
22-24: 17%
25+: 20%
Female Faculty 35%
Male Faculty 65%
Faculty Diversity African American: 4%
Asian American: 11%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 14%
Native American: 0%
White: 65%
Unknown: 3%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Yet another reason students flock to Maryland is for the diversity of the student population. Maryland has a sizable population of international and minority students, and an array of students with different religious, political, and gender preferences, as well as learning and physical disabilities. Aside from an occasional ignorant hate crime, there is a high level of tolerance on campus for people of different religious, cultural, and sexual backgrounds. Although there is a perceived lack of integration between diverse student groups, UMCP’s successful attempts at celebrating diversity shine through in the classroom. It is truly a melting pot of gold here.

While students from New Jersey, New York, and Connecticut may appear to be a majority, only a relatively small number of the student population is from the NYC metro area. Students from all over the United States and the world join Maryland’s campus to take advantage of such a dynamic and diverse learning environment, and many students come to appreciate the opportunity to meet and spend time with people from different cultural backgrounds.

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Diversity at University of Maryland

Bhuff1

'15

Special Education

4.6
A

Most Diverse Campus

University of Maryland, College Park is one of the most diverse campuses in the US. We represent hundreds of different ethnicities and backgrounds, most of which have clubs on campus. Not only do we have a diverse student population, our faculty is just as diverse!

Feb 07, 2012

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Diversity at University of Maryland

violinista90

'13

Music Performance

5.0
A+

Very Diverse

I was a transfer student and on my first day at UMD, I was surprised by how diverse the school was. The university that I was attending before my transfer was mostly white. At UMD, there are many diverse ethnic groups and many clubs and activities that educate other ethnicities about other cultures

Jan 15, 2012

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Diversity at University of Maryland

Leitmotif

'15

Physics

5.0
A+

UMD Diversity

The diversity at Maryland is very high, as is the acceptance. For instance, I've befriended just enough Koreans, Chinese, Japanese, and Thai students to be able to distinguish which race is which. By being exposed to Maryland's vast diversity, it shouldn't take very long before I imbibe the habits of these various cultures.

Jan 05, 2012

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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)?

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 University is extremely open and supportive of students who practice non-traditional sexual preferences. UMD recently introduced an LGBT major/minor, and one of the most popular events on campus is the "Pride Prom," which is hosted every year by the Pride Alliance. The liberal movement on campus means students are not afraid to rally to show their support for causes like gay marriage, equal partner benefits, and gender equality.

Political Activity

One of Maryland's greatest strengths is its hot bed of political activity. The Op-Ed columns in the school newspaper are constantly rallying for change and reform, and students aren't afraid to express their political views, even if they are not with the liberal majority. Students on this campus have a voice, and being close to the nation's capital makes them even more apt to use it.

Economic Status

People from all over attend UMCP, and although out-of-staters do pick up the bulk of the tuition check, there is about zero class discrimination on campus.

Most Common Religions

Judaism and Christianity are the most prevalent religions on campus.

Minority Clubs on Campus

There are nearly 600 campus groups at UMCP and a good number of them are successful, fun organizations created and maintained by minorities at Maryland.

Did You Know? Many political figures have come to Maryland, most notably Barack Obama during his presidential campaign.

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Hometown: Bethesda, MD

Major: Civil and Environmental Engineering

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