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University of San Francisco - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.62

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Quick Stats

African American 5%
Asian American 20%
Hispanic 13%
International 10%
Native American 1%
White 37%
Unknown 15%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 37%
Common States of Residence
  • Foreign countries
  • Hawaii
  • Massachusetts
  • Oregon
  • Washington
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 23%
20-21: 25%
22-24: 17%
25+: 34%
Female Faculty 47%
Male Faculty 53%
Faculty Diversity African American: 5%
Asian American: 9%
Hispanic: 6%
International: 4%
Native American: 1%
White: 74%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Ranked as one of the top 20 most diverse universities in the nation, USF is a hub for ethnic and international flair. Like the city of San Francisco, USF caters to all religions (despite being a Jesuit university) and all races. The variety of students you will find at USF emulates the school’s motto of embracing and accepting diversity. The diversity on this campus can open your mind and help to make you see things in a different light. It can also fuel your thinking—you may find yourself thinking about things you never knew existed or thinking in ways you thought you would never see things. Most students take advantage of this diversity by joining the numerous cultural clubs and organizations at hand. Learning about different cultures at USF happens outside the classroom just as easily as inside the classroom.

Despite the abundance of ethnicity, there tends to be very few clashes or conflicts, and at the same time, lots of intermixing. Other universities and areas of high diversity find their representative groups remaining closely tied and exclusive, but at USF, anyone and everyone is welcome to celebrate and participate in all aspects of each cultural experience available to them.

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Diversity at University of San Francisco

HanaWein

'12

Psychology

3.8
B+

Diverse but Not

There are a lot of rich kids first and foremost because its as private school and therefore very expensive. Many students are not, but I definitely feel like its skewed towards more wealthy kids. But there is a lot of ethnic diversity, and though its a catholic school there is a lot of religious diversity as well. And, being in San Francisco, it is very LGBT friendly and accepting.

Jan 24, 2012

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Diversity at University of San Francisco

queyiangli

'15

Finance

3.5
B

Rich Students

My school is known to have many wealthy, mostly white, students who tend to show off their money by bringing new cars onto campus. There are also many asian students (fobs) as well. But overall I'd say that it is a pretty diverse campus. At the same time there are many students who are depending on financial aid and are struggling each semester to stay at this school. The tuition is high and students depending on financial aid struggle every semester.

As for sexual orientation, it is San Francisco after all and there is a lot of gay people around.

Jan 18, 2012

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Diversity at University of San Francisco

jesse431

'14

Law and Legal Studies

4.2
A-

Very Welcoming, Fairly Diverse

You will find people of every nationality imaginable here, but the Chinese international students are overwhelmingly present on campus. They stick to themselves, flaunt their money, and are rude.

Nov 25, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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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

Like San Francisco, USF is safe and accepting of its gay population. Not only are the students encouraged to be open about their sexuality, but faculty members are encouraged as well. This support is evidence that USF prides itself on its acceptance, promotion, and advancement of diversity.

Political Activity

Due to San Francisco’s liberal reputation, most of the students at USF are drawn to the liberal atmosphere. Social justice is part of the school’s motto; this can be seen particularly in its endorsement of students protesting the School of the Americas and the war in Iraq. While there are many radical extremists in the student body at USF, there are also some conservatives. Like most schools, much of the student body remains silent or apathetic regarding political views.

Economic Status

USF has students from diverse economic backgrounds, but there seems to be a good number of wealthy students, due in part to the expensive tuition. Some students complain about all the “rich kids.”

Most Common Religions

All religions are represented throughout campus, though there is a significant, but not predominant, number of Catholics. This is because the school itself is Catholic. St. Ignatius Church is on campus, and it is also the site of the graduation ceremony.

Minority Clubs on Campus

As USF is one of the most diverse universities in the United States, it supports the notion that minorities should be a strong and vital force on campus. There are at least 10 official clubs and fraternities designated “cultural,” while many more exist unofficially. A sampling of some of the minority clubs that are active at USF follows: Black Student Union, Chinese Student Union, Kasamahan (the Filipino-American Student Association), PEACE Partners (People of Color Enhancing Advancement in the College Environment), and Hui O’ Hawaii. For a complete list of minority clubs, please visit the Multicultural Student Services Web site at www.usfca.edu/mcss

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