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University of Mississippi - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.31

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 14%
Asian American 1%
Hispanic 1%
International 3%
Native American 0%
White 76%
Unknown 4%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 46%
Common States of Residence
  • Alabama
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Tennessee
  • Texas
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 31%
20-21: 33%
22-24: 21%
25+: 15%
Female Faculty 39%
Male Faculty 61%
Faculty Diversity African American: 6%
Asian American: 2%
Hispanic: 1%
International: 6%
Native American: 0%
White: 81%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

As almost any person with any knowledge of civil rights history knows, Ole Miss has not always handled diversity well. In 1962, Ole Miss admitted its first black student, James Meredith, amidst a swirl of chaos and riots that resulted in two deaths. Meredith went on to be the first African-American graduate of Ole Miss, and things are much different now. Many minority students enroll here. In 2002–2003, Ole Miss had a yearlong celebration of their 40 years of an open-door policy. Without diversity, Ole Miss would be nothing, and all the awards and honors bestowed upon the College would not have been possible. The distasteful legacy of Ole Miss in the early 1960s has, thankfully, been left far behind. Though the minority population is still significantly less than the population of white students, Ole Miss has only been growing as a diverse campus for 40 years. Most campuses have been working much longer at it and are therefore more diverse.

While celebrating “Forty Years of Open Doors at Ole Miss” several years ago, the school made new commitments to expanding itself and increasing minority enrollment. Even though the numbers don’t show that it’s diverse, Ole Miss is working on it. Student on campus can be certain that no matter what their gender, age or race is, they won’t feel left out. The poor grade in no way reflects any kind of prejudice or policy, but rather the statistical facts about the diversity of the student body. And the diversity is growing. Ole Miss is, above all else, a kind campus that makes sure to include everyone.

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Diversity at University of Mississippi

nicoleabarnes

'15

Accounting

2.7
C+

Diversity

There seems to be a substantial minority population, however there is not a whole lot of interracial mingling, especially in the union or at parties.

Dec 28, 2011

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ChanieseM

'13

Accounting

2.7
C+

Uneven Mixture

There are mostly white students here, but when you look around you can see a pretty good mixture of the groups of different people. You won't just see all black students on this side, and only asian students on this side. Even though the school is primarily white, students of other cultures mix in with them and visa versa.

Nov 27, 2011

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Diversity at University of Mississippi

gkatres6

'14

Exercise Physiology

3.1
B-

High Class

There is not a huge ethnic difference. Most people here seem to be republican, and drive fancy cars there parents buy them.

Nov 09, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

How diverse is the student body in the following areas?

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

Ole Miss tends to be pretty tolerant of the gay community. There are a couple of organizations that support the gay population on campus, such as ALLIES and the Gay-Straight Alliance.

Political Activity

College Democrats, College Republicans and the UM Constitutionalists are political groups that are active on campus. Many students consider themselves politically conservative.

Economic Status

Ole Miss ranges in economic status from very poor to very wealthy. Most of the campus is probably middle- to upper-class since the tuition is rather high, especially for out-of-state students.

Most Common Religions

Although Christianity is the predominant religion at Ole Miss, there are many other faiths represented on campus. There is a large Muslim community in Oxford, and the town has its own mosque. There are also populations of Jews, Buddhists, Hindus and non-religious students.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Minority clubs aren’t lacking at Ole Miss. The Black Student Union and IMAGE are prominent on campus. One Mississippi International Affairs was formed to promote diversity and multiculturalism. Ole Miss has many professional and religious groups centered on minorities, and there are lots of clubs for international students. The International Students Organization has a pretty large presence on campus.

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