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University of Pittsburgh - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler2.69

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 7%
Asian American 5%
Hispanic 1%
International 1%
Native American 0%
White 81%
Unknown 4%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 30%
Common States of Residence
  • Foreign countries
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Ohio
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 25%
20-21: 30%
22-24: 23%
25+: 21%
Female Faculty 38%
Male Faculty 62%
Faculty Diversity African American: 3%
Asian American: 20%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 0%
Native American: 0%
White: 74%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

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Diversity at University of Pittsburgh

kcipp24

'15

Medicine and Medical Studies

5.0
A+

Lots

There are many different races and cultures at this university; there are three girls on my floor from China!

Jan 21, 2012

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Diversity at University of Pittsburgh

RachelMcVey

'14

History

3.5
B

Stuck in the Middle

Pitt is a big school so there is a good amount of racial diversity and even students from abroad, but it still seems like almost everyone you talk to is from Pennsylvania. I've also noticed that people tend to stick with others of their own race/ethnicity. Socioeconomically, I'd say it's pretty middle-class but there's a spectrum. Most people are pretty apathetic about politics and equally so about religion, although there are still a good number of religious groups on campus.

Jan 16, 2012

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mizisw21

'15

Speech Language Pathology

3.1
B-

I Wish There Was More Diversity

PITT says there's a lot of diversity, but I don't believe that's the case. majority of the student population is caucasian which makes some sense. I just wish there were more ethnicities represented at PITT.

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

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.

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.

Economic 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.

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.

Minority Clubs on Campus

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.

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