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College Prowler Take
Diversity is difficult to rate because it’s such a relative thing, though most people would probably agree that UW has a pretty diverse campus. While there are many races and ethnicities represented in the UW student body, most minorities are not represented in large numbers. The majority of students are white, and there is also a large Asian population. Many students feel that whites and Asians are fairly segregated and that a disproportionate amount of black students are athletes. In all, it truly depends on your background. Some students consider UW to be extremely racially diverse, while others believe there is not a lot of diversity on campus every day. There’s definitely a large diversity of backgrounds—from country kids to city dwellers—as well as religious ideologies. Whatever the statistics say, however, the majority of UW students are politically liberal and the vast majority are socially accepting. It’s rare to find a student who is closed minded or discriminatory when it comes to race, ideology, gender, or other identities. Many different voices are heard throughout campus—voices representing various cultures, nationalities, and beliefs. At the same time, however, some of those voices are heard at a disproportionate volume. For instance, the Greek system often dominates campus politics even though there are far less Greeks than non-Greeks on campus. Nevertheless, a walk though campus yields a variety of faces, and there is enough diversity that most people can find a niche of like-minded people. Students Speak Out
Love your school more than free food? Hate your school more than term papers?
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It’s like a Baskin-Robbins...
It’s like a Baskin-Robbins here—all different flavors! |
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It’s more diverse than my...
It’s more diverse than my hometown, but there are still dominating cultures. There are lots of Asians, lots of white people, a few islanders, and some African Americans. |
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The campus is really...
The campus is really diverse—sometimes, it makes it hard because a lot of intro classes have TAs that obviously do not know English as their first language. |
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I think the University is pretty...
I think the University is pretty diverse. There are even a lot of Asians, which I was not used to back in Oregon, and I’m Asian. |
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The majority of the students are...
The majority of the students are Caucasian. The African American population is regrettably smallish. However, there are vast numbers of Asian international students. Also, a lot of people from Hawaii (Samoans, Hawaiians, and Japanese) attend UW. |
FactsEconomic Status
It is extremely varied. Since it is a state school, there are some in-state low- and middle-income students who are attracted to UW for its in-state tuition rates, and there are also students from high-income families.
Gay Pride
Seattle is a socially-liberal area with a relatively large gay scene concentrated in the area around Broadway. The UW has a high gay tolerance and a significant LGBT population.
Minority Clubs
Clubs include African Student Association, Arab Student Union, B.Crew: An Asian American Student Association, Bangladesh Student Association at the UW, Black Student Union at the UW, Chinese Student Association, Le Groupe Français, Libyan Students Association, Malaysian Students Association, Micronesian Islands Club, Mixed, Multicultural Organization of Students Involved in Change, Omega Delta Phi Fraternity (a brotherhood dedicated to the needs and concerns of the Hispanic community), Pakistani Student Association, Thai Student Association at the UW, Turkish American Student Association, UWdesi (a resource for the UW Indian Community), Vietnamese Student Association, World Peace Buddhists, and the Yan Xin Gigong Club.
Most Common Religions
Because UW is so big, there is a fairly wide range of religions represented. Christianity is one popular religion, and there are a fair amount of Christian organizations.
Political Activity
The UW is a relatively politically outgoing campus with a wide range of ideologies. On a typical school day, at least a couple booths on the campus lawn advocate some political or social group or event, and rallies, protests, and marches are not uncommon. The majority of students are politically and socially liberal.
Did You Know?In 1968, UW’s Black Student Union staged a sit-in at the President’s office, demanding a minority education program. After plenty of discussions, the Office of Minority Affairs and the Ethnic Cultural Center/Theater were created to recruit, educate, and help minority students graduate.
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