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University of Michigan - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Diversity

B+
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Quick Stats

African American 6%
Asian American 12%
Hispanic 4%
International 5%
Native American 1%
White 63%
Unknown 8%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 35%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Foreign countries
  • Illinois
  • New Jersey
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 2%
18-19: 30%
20-21: 29%
22-24: 16%
25+: 24%
Female Faculty 35%
Male Faculty 65%
Faculty Diversity African American: 4%
Asian American: 12%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 19%
Native American: 0%
White: 62%
Unknown: 1%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Diversity is a word you will frequently hear during campus tours and in speeches from University of Michigan administration—and with good reason. Michigan is diverse in many ways. The student body is made up of members of virtually every race and ethnicity, including a large number of international students. People come from all over the world to attend the University as well as to teach at it. The University is the workplace of several prestigious women's and civil rights activists. Expect a wide range of views from your course instructors. You can also expect to work with a broad selection of individuals in all of your classes. Michigan's history is full of landmark events that give it a reputation for being a diverse university. In 2010, the University elected its first openly-gay student assembly president. Several groups at the University have also supported adding "open housing," also known as gender neutral housing, as an option for students to live with someone of the opposite sex in residence halls. 

However, cliques form at every university, though usually not as extreme as in high school, and UM is no different. Some students feel that there's still an overrepresentation of white students at the University; others feel that the campus is made up of mostly upper-class individuals because of the high cost of attendance for out-of-state students. Students say some people don't branch out enough. The University of Michigan thinks diversity is important, and an open environment allows for these sorts of mixed feelings to be brought up and addressed. 

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Diversity at University of Michigan

Rileynat

'15

Computer Science

3.8
B+

Plenty of Diversity but Separated

There is plenty of diversity on the University of Michigan campus, however the student body separates itself unintentionally according to their race. African American members of the student body especially tend to create close knit groups with other African American students. The Asian community of the University of Michigan is very active with organizations for many different countries of origin.

Dec 30, 2011

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Diversity at University of Michigan

hyorkim11

'14

Civil Engineering

5.0
A+

I Am Korean...

I honestly think this is all relative to who you hang out with.

I am Korean but I hang out with a good mix of people so I have a good mix.

UoM has a very large student body, so you will somehow end up finding the right group of people on campus.

Very Diverse.

You hang out with Asians, you have and see more Asian friends.

same thing for any other races really.

Frankly, at UoM, you will see a lot of white students.

But I love white people, so I feel at home.

Most white people are awesome sooooo.

Dec 28, 2011

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Diversity at University of Michigan

maddiesmous

'15

Pre-Medicine Studies

4.6
A

Lots of Diversity

there tons of different races and cultures at U of M. Many people are friends with each other and tolerant of other customs and religions. there are many culturally-based student groups and places to go to discuss diversity issues.

Dec 27, 2011

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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

There are about 20 LGBTQ student-run groups at the University of Michigan. The Spectrum Center, located at the Michigan Union, advocates acceptance and outreach for LGBTQ students. The University is generally supportive.

Political Activity

The campus is very politically charged, although slightly polarized to the liberal left. There are a number of opinionated student groups that frequently organize rallies and protests.

Economic Status

Although Michigan students come from diverse economic backgrounds, there seems to be a preponderance of students coming from very wealthy families.

Most Common Religions

Christianity, Judaism

Minority Clubs on Campus

Minority clubs occupy a large social space on campus. They organize events open to all students to raise awareness, come together, or to just have fun.

Did You Know? In the early 2000s, the University was involved in a legal battle over a previous admissions policy that allowed admissions decisions to be made on the basis of race. The Supreme Court ruled that while the policy promoted diversity, it was not justified as a way to redress for past racial injustices. The ruling spurred support in the form of many "friend-of-the-court briefs" asking the Supreme Court to reconsider. Affirmative action is still a hot-button issue on campus today.

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