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University of Washington - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.85

Diversity

B+
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Quick Stats

African American 3%
Asian American 25%
Hispanic 5%
International 4%
Native American 1%
White 50%
Unknown 11%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 18%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Foreign countries
  • Hawaii
  • Oregon
  • Texas
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 14%
18-19: 16%
20-21: 28%
22-24: 15%
25+: 27%
Female Faculty 38%
Male Faculty 62%
Faculty Diversity African American: 2%
Asian American: 12%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 4%
Native American: 0%
White: 74%
Unknown: 3%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

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Diversity at University of Washington

harskamp

'16

Business Administration and Management

4.2
A-

Highly Diverse

In one class of 36 we had 20 countries represented. Highly diverse population.

Feb 09, 2012

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Diversity at University of Washington

bradarnesen

'13

Engineering Design

5.0
A+

Lots of Asians

UW is very accepting of everyone. There are a LOT of Asians on campus.

Jan 10, 2012

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Andromines

'15

Health Care

3.8
B+

It's Seattle.

Campus is pretty diverse, and you can tell they're trying to make it more so. They're building a new ethnic/cultural center and they have dinners to help the huge community of international students feel welcome. In the end, you still end up with a lot of white and Asians.

Dec 29, 2011

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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

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.

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.

Economic 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.

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.

Minority Clubs on Campus

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.

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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