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University of Wisconsin - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler3.46

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 3%
Asian American 5%
Hispanic 3%
International 6%
Native American 1%
White 82%
Unknown 0%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 39%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Foreign countries
  • Illinois
  • Minnesota
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 29%
20-21: 32%
22-24: 19%
25+: 19%
Female Faculty 34%
Male Faculty 66%
Faculty Diversity African American: 2%
Asian American: 9%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 3%
Native American: 0%
White: 81%
Unknown: 2%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

When it comes to campus diversity, for students, it’s more about how you define the term diversity. For those addressing differing personality and lifestyles, Madison is the leader of diversity. This is partly the result of campus-size. With over 45,000 students and hundreds of academic programs, people with every type of quirky element are drawn to UW. More so, many different organizations and clubs are set up to foster and nurture such contrasting people.

Racially, though, UW is less diverse. In the past two years, UW has gone up two percent in terms of diversity, as approximately 12.5 percent of students fall into minority categories, up from 10 percent in 2006. There is a growing trend of more international and study abroad students as well. Some students still find this statistic unfortunately low, however, and link it to the university’s Midwest location. But though UW's minority student population may be small, it is very strong in terms of presence. Many of the diversity clubs at the university are the ones offering the most activities and opportunities to students. These clubs will often hold information fairs, social gatherings, debate forums, and educational seminars. One downside is that students don’t feel minority groups spend much time on recruitment.

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Diversity at University of Wisconsin

AmandaAnn

'16

Behavioral Sciences

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Students

Have not been on campus very much yet, but when i did go I did see a few different ethnics backgrounds.

Feb 11, 2012

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Diversity at University of Wisconsin

Natale22

'15

Kinesiology and Exercise Science

5.0
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No 2 People Are the Same

There are so many different races, religions and ethnicities at UW. It really is incredible to see the diversity walking through campus. There are people from all over the world with all types of different backgrounds. Due to the incredible diversity, stereotypes seem to fade away. You can't judge a particular group of people because of the diversity even within that group of people.

Feb 07, 2012

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Diversity at University of Wisconsin

rjburton

'15

Nursing

4.6
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Diversity

At UW-Madison there are tons of different races in every aspect of the university- dorms, classes, professors, social activities etc. It is a very liberal city and I have never seen any issues where people feel uncomfortable or not accepted.

Jan 25, 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

There is a high acceptance for those who are lesbian, gay, bi-sexual, and transgender. LBGT is an organization geared specifically towards this student population. They hold information fairs, dances, and activity nights, as well as offering counseling services and support groups to students.

Political Activity

Due to the University’s liberal nature, UW and political activity share a long and colorful history. Since the school’s opening, students have been notorious for forming political rallies and protests. The presidential election between Obama and McCain was a prominent and heavily debated topic on campus. After the election, students spontaneously marched from the Capitol to Bascom Hill. There are several student organizations on campus like the College Republicans, Africa without Borders, the Central Asia Student Association, and the European Union Club.

Economic Status

While students’ financial backgrounds are as varied as the students themselves, a majority of people do come from middle- to upper-class families. Even so, many students depend on loans, government aid, part-time jobs, and scholarships to lessen the financial burdens of college expenses.

Most Common Religions

It’s hard to say that any one religion is more ‘popular’ than another. The student population is filled with those who are Lutheran, Catholic, Jewish, non-denominational, and anything else you can imagine. As a result, there are worshipping facilities for almost every religious sect.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Student organizations exist everywhere at UW and for almost any cause. Notably, 150 of those groups fall into the culture/ethnic category. There are groups for those who want to share their love of hip-hop, to those of Middle Eastern descent. The Multicultural Student Coalition is one of the more prominent groups on campus. They offer informational fairs, guest speakers, educational forums, and have massed a large student base. However, many of these clubs do not spend much time recruiting others. In the end, it is really up to the individual to find their cause or club.

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