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Diversity Grades:
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Villanova’s reputation concerning diversity is something that can definitely be criticized. While there are international students and minorities here, overall, these comprise a very small percentage of the schools population. Generally, the international student population is synonymous with the minority students. The majority of students who attend Villanova are white with very similar economic, educational, ethnic, geographic, and religious backgrounds. A large group of students are Catholic and tend to be from Irish or Italian decent. Villanova leans heavily on the tri-state for students, and students from other areas of the nation can probably be counted in a thousand or less. However, the minority organizations, as well as the administration, have been working hard to increasing awareness and diversity around campus, and every year, they try to make Villanova that much more diverse. The only positive aspect of diversity at the University is the male-to-female ratio—the numbers are almost even. If you want diversity, it’s best to leave campus and head to Philadelphia to experience the wide array of cultures present there. Overall, the nearby area’s diversity makes up for the seemingly “vanilla” makeup of the school. Students Speak Out
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Villanova + diversity = no. They...
Villanova + diversity = no. They don’t call it Vanilla-nova for nothing. |
Anonymous says: |
The campus is barely diverse, but...
The campus is barely diverse, but I have seen Villanova take so many strides to make it more diverse. Villanova always sponsors diversity lectures, overnight trips to those of other backgrounds looking at the school, and a mandatory presentation dedicated to this issue held during orientation. I definitely have to commend Villanova on its efforts taken towards this issue. |
Anonymous says: |
The moniker Vanilla-nova is...
The moniker Vanilla-nova is deserved. Almost everyone is white, almost everyone is Catholic. It’s one of the qualities I dislike most about Villanova. |
Anonymous says: |
Vanilla-nova! There is slim to no...
Vanilla-nova! There is slim to no diversity, and until there are people from different economic backgrounds, we will not be able to become more diverse. |
Anonymous says: |
Villanova’s problem is the lack of...
Villanova’s problem is the lack of diversity on campus. The majority of people I met here are just from the tri-state area, and everyone gets along. |
FactsEconomic Status
Villanova has a reputation for being a school full of wealthy white kids. This is mostly true, but Villanova has been working on expanding and increasing diversity on campus.
Gay Pride
Since Villanova is a relatively conservative, Catholic institution there seems to be a quieter gay, lesbian, and bisexual scene on campus. That’s not to say that it doesn’t exist because there is certainly an underground gay scene on campus. Students are generally accepting of their gay peers, and the campus ministry hosts programs on acceptance and diversity, but it remains a fairly touchy subject because of the teachings of the Catholic Church.
Minority Clubs
Villanova’s minority clubs always put on great events that range from being highly educational to entertaining. Clubs like SAMOSA and VISA are a few examples of organizations on campus that play an important role in promoting the small minority populations around the University.
Most Common Religions
While Catholic students tend to make up the majority of the population, not everyone is Catholic on campus. The majority of students remain Christian but are from a variety of denominations. There are also a lot of Jewish students, and you can find most every religion represented on campus.
Political Activity
Villanova is historically an apolitical but politically aware campus. This seems to be changing as students are becoming increasingly involved in on campus political groups. The general feeling on campus is that most students would consider themselves politically conservative, remember this is a Catholic university. However there is a present and vocal liberal minority, which was very visible and active in the past election.
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