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Diversity is a very subjective area for Pitt students, and what you hear really depends on who you talk to. Numbers speak for themselves—there is a large white majority at the University, and many people are from Pennsylvania or the surrounding areas. If you’re coming to Pittsburgh from one of its many suburbs, you’ll probably be impressed with the number of different people you can find. The same is true of the Oakland area, which is home to a lot of schools that are even more diverse than Pitt. For those from other cities or very diverse areas, however, the University itself may seem depressingly homogenous. While diversity isn’t a major issue around campus, there are many student groups available for minorities to gather and hold activities, promote causes, and socialize. In addition to groups based strictly on ethnicity, there is also a wide range of interests covered by these clubs. Religion, politics, athletics, music, and hobbies are all very diverse areas around Pitt, and these can sometimes be the best way to make new friends. You’ll find that students have a huge range of backgrounds and beliefs, and there really are many niches to fall into. If you want to have a diverse social circle, it’s entirely possible at Pitt; you may just have to look a little harder than the people you first run into on move-in day. Students Speak Out
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dar76 says: University of Pittsburgh 2016 Social Sciences  |
I guess if you come from...
I guess if you come from middle-of-nowhere Pennsylvania, it's diverse, but otherwise not really. There are small African American, South Asian, and East Asian communities, but there are virtually no Hispanics.
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Anonymous says: |
The school tries to make the...
The school tries to make the campus comfortable for people from all walks of life. The minorities on campus are very active. Personally, I know my own group of friends is pretty diverse. The only problem is that the diverse groups don’t intermingle much. |
Anonymous says: |
There’s one of every type of...
There’s one of every type of person here at Pitt, even though I wouldn’t say that it is the most diverse campus religiously or racially. Some of the groups on campus that are race- or religion-oriented seem to defeat their purpose. They always claim that they help those within their group to ‘fit in better with the rest of the students,’ but they do exactly the opposite. Organizations like that only help to segregate the campus, not unite it. If you’re looking for an incredibly diverse place to go, Pitt may not be what you’re looking for. |
Anonymous says: |
I think that campus diversity has...
I think that campus diversity has leapt forward a lot in the time that I’ve been a student here. Come to Pitt with an open mind—be appreciative that other people live their lives differently. I think you can find a lot of people from every walk of life here at Pitt! Appreciate what you can learn from those cultures different from yours! |
Anonymous says: |
It’s not that diverse over here....
It’s not that diverse over here. Mostly, everyone here is from somewhere in Pennsylvania, and the majority of the campus is white. If you’re from a big city, you’ll think this place isn’t diverse at all, but if you’re from the middle of nowhere, you might be impressed. |
FactsEconomic Status
There are students from every possible economic background you could imagine. Money is not something openly discussed between students, and it is not really an issue across the campus.
Gay Pride
Pitt students are generally accepting of people with any lifestyle. There are a number of homosexual student groups through campus acting to raise awareness and foster a better environment for the gay and lesbian community. A few gay bars also exist in the area.
Minority Clubs
There are plenty of minority clubs on campus, including the Asian Student Association, the Black Action Society, and the Rainbow Alliance, to name a few. Minority clubs hold a strong presence on campus and are becoming more and more well known and diverse as the years go by.
Most Common Religions
There are a few religious organizations throughout the campus. Although much of the campus considers itself Christian or Catholic, the most predominant religious organization on campus is the Jewish organization, Hillel. There are also a number of people who do not consider themselves to be religious or practice a variety of other religions.
Political Activity
Political activity is abundant around campus. However, only a small portion of students actually involve themselves in it. There are many different clubs and organizations for political causes that students can become involved with and join, such as the Student Government Board (SGB), Pitt's student council.
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