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Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 5%
Asian American 3%
Hispanic 6%
International 0%
Native American 0%
White 70%
Unknown 15%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 43%
Common States of Residence
  • Connecticut
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • New Jersey
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 34%
20-21: 37%
22-24: 20%
25+: 9%
Female Faculty 43%
Male Faculty 57%
Faculty Diversity African American: 2%
Asian American: 7%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 8%
Native American: 1%
White: 79%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Diversity is not a major part of the URI student body, but there are a variety of races, ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic classes that attend URI. Students are not afraid to promote and show their pride for all their differences. Although the campus may not be that diverse, there are a lot of organizations that promote awareness and educate people about differences. Diversity Week is a great example of this. Students get the chance to experience an event outside of their normal everyday life, which is important in the understanding of social, moral, and physical differences.

Even though URI is not an overwhelming diverse university, it is very accepting of different cultures. Minorities should not feel threatened or intimidated by the large Caucasian population on campus. Students are open-minded and fair in their attitudes toward diversity. URI and the surrounding community are unprejudiced in their thoughts on diversity.

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Diversity at University of Rhode Island

xcollegegirl17

Nursing '15

3.1
B-

People

It is not really diverse, you would think it is but not really. There are more white people.

Apr 15, 2012

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Diversity at University of Rhode Island

Kcarp2015

Pharmaceutical Sciences '15

5.0
A+

The Definition of Balance

Here at URI, diversity is one of the most emphasized aspects of its college life. The student body is a little under 50% white, but coming from someone who used to live in Maine where the entire state is 97% white... 50% is a huge change. This school is also great with accepting members of the GLBT community as well. Feel free to be yourself here!

Apr 07, 2012

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Diversity at University of Rhode Island

jcop0822

Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing '12

4.2
A-

Diversity in the Smallest State

For diversity, the students at URI may surprise you. The campus has an extremely diverse population of different races, religions, cultures and sexual orientations. There are very few problems and for example, a couple of years ago there was a large protest in the library for about a week concerning the rights of the gay, lesbian and bisexual transgender center.

Jan 24, 2012

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User rating for University of Rhode Island - Diversity is 3.5 out of 5 based on 22 user reviews.

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How accepting is the campus community as a whole toward someone who falls into the minority (ethnic, sexual, or religious)?

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Facts

Gay Pride

The acceptance of gays is growing at URI due to certain organizations’ awareness and education. Diversity Week is held each year, which is a workshop of different events that promote diversity, including homosexuality. There are also student organizations such as Students for Social Change and Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender Association (GLBTA) for all students to join. The Rainbow Diversity house is a living community that gives students the opportunity for social change by living, taking classes, and participating in programs in a diverse environment.

Political Activity

Rhode Island is, for the most part, a Democratic state. Most students and staff members are pretty liberal in their political views. Protests are occasionally held, and most students are usually passive towards political views. Students are concerned, but they are not outspoken.

Economic Status

URI is mostly middle-class students. There is little poverty in the surrounding communities and most out-of-state and in-state students are able to afford tuition.

Most Common Religions

URI is not known as a hot bed of religious activity, but many students do come from a religious background. There are a lot of Catholic students and Jewish students. Other common denominations on campus are Protestant and Episcopalian.

Minority Clubs on Campus

There are some minority student organizations at URI. The Asian Student Association conducts community services and other social events. Hillel is a center for Jewish life that explores and develops Jewish identity. Cape Verdean Student Association (CVSA), Latin American Students Association (LASA), Native American Students Association (NASA), Cultural Italian American Organization, Students Organized Against Racism (SOAR), and an NAACP URI chapter all deal with race and ethnicity.

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Hometown
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