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University of South Florida - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler4.24

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Quick Stats

African American 13%
Asian American 7%
Hispanic 15%
International 2%
Native American 1%
White 62%
Unknown 2%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 9%
Common States of Residence
  • Foreign countries
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • Pennsylvania
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 23%
20-21: 29%
22-24: 26%
25+: 21%
Female Faculty 40%
Male Faculty 60%
Faculty Diversity African American: 6%
Asian American: 11%
Hispanic: 6%
International: 1%
Native American: 1%
White: 75%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

USF tops the charts in diversity. At times, the “minorities” on campus seem like the majority. The statistics show that the majority of USF students is white, but judging from the activity in the Marshall Center, MLK Plaza, and Cooper Hall, most people would guess otherwise. Minority groups have made their presence known and will continue to provide sound leadership for minority students. The school offers countless clubs, associations, and alliances for students to join, which help form the collective identity that is USF.

Students who come to USF from non-diverse areas sometimes find the highly diverse campus surprising. Some people who are from rural areas with little knowledge of the diverse cultures of the world are intimidated by the mix of people who attend USF. However, most Floridians are used to the kind of diversity that is present at USF and see it as an accurate representation of Florida. USF holds its diverse student body in high acclaim, representing those of different ethnicities, races, religious affiliations, and sexual orientations to the fullest extent possible. It's a nice thing to have so many different cultures right at your fingertips to go and expand your world horizons without the expense of a trip abroad.

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Diversity at University of South Florida

arantxa1992

'15

Political Science and Government

4.6
A

Beautiful Green Areas

The University Of South Florida is one of the biggest and most beautiful areas in Florida and in the country. It has a great variety of clubs, fraternities, sororities, and other groups that one can join and find people with the same interests and hobbies. Although the school is fairly new, it has a large student body with many different racial and cultural backgrounds. I can honestly say that I love this school, attending this school and being a Bull!

Feb 07, 2012

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Diversity at University of South Florida

SarahMay

'13

Elementary Education

5.0
A+

What a Diversified Group!

I will never forget the tour I took of USF in 2009; I could not understand my tour guide because of his strong accent. Upon entering USF in the fall of 2009, I realized that this is a very common trend. We have a very diversified student body in not only ethnic background, but also economic status, religion, and political view.

Jan 24, 2012

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Diversity at University of South Florida

knowledgeayaa

'12

Education

4.6
A

Diversity

very diverse there are many organizations and clubs!!! quite cultural !

Jan 19, 2012

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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

USF is welcoming to all students, regardless of sexual orientation. The PRIDE Alliance often holds special events to promote awareness about homosexuality.

Political Activity

Students at USF openly share their political views all over campus. With buttons, T-shirts, and an endless stream of free information, the political unions at USF make their voices heard. WBUL listeners can tune in to hear the most liberal-minded students at USF voice their opinions. Recently, dozens of USF students chartered a bus and traveled to Washington, D.C. to protest the War in Iraq.

Economic Status

There are people from all economic backgrounds on campus, but it seems that wealthier students are fewer and farther in between at USF. Many students have scholarships and financial aid, allowing them to attend school cheaply. People from lower-class backgrounds interact with people from middle-class backgrounds on a regular basis, inside and outside of school.

Most Common Religions

There are several social clubs for Christians at USF; however, Judaism and Islam are popular with students on campus, as well.

Minority Clubs on Campus

The Black Student Union has a huge presence at USF. The BSU constantly has parties and fundraising events that are open to everyone, regardless of skin color. There are also several honor societies that are enacted specifically for minorities, and there are plenty of clubs for minority professionals on campus.

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