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Villanova University - Diversity - College ProwlerCollege Prowler1.93

Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 5%
Asian American 6%
Hispanic 6%
International 3%
Native American 0%
White 75%
Unknown 4%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 81%
Common States of Residence
  • Connecticut
  • Foreign Countries
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 1%
18-19: 38%
20-21: 39%
22-24: 13%
25+: 9%
Female Faculty 38%
Male Faculty 62%
Faculty Diversity African American: 3%
Asian American: 7%
Hispanic: 3%
International: 3%
Native American: 0%
White: 84%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

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.

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Diversity at Villanova University

mxmnova11

'15

Psychology

2.3
C

Not Much

Villanova needs to work on diversifying our school. But compared to recent years they have done better. Need to do more work on it though

Jan 07, 2012

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Diversity at Villanova University

drshawv

'15

Computer Science

0.0
F

Not Very Much Diversity

There is not very much diversity, basically all white except for sports players and a few international kids

Dec 09, 2011

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Diversity at Villanova University

kwill185

'15

History

2.3
C

Students

large amount of white middle and upper class students

Nov 27, 2011

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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

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.

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.

Economic 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.

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.

Minority Clubs on Campus

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.

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