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Quick Stats

African American 19%
Asian American 10%
Hispanic 4%
International 5%
Native American 1%
White 51%
Unknown 11%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 11%
Common States of Residence
  • District of Columbia
  • Foreign countries
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • North Carolina
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 22%
20-21: 29%
22-24: 28%
25+: 21%
Female Faculty 42%
Male Faculty 58%
Faculty Diversity African American: 5%
Asian American: 9%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 10%
Native American: 0%
White: 73%
Unknown: 1%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

When students are asked what three words most describe VCU, one of those words is almost always “diverse.” Students at VCU come from many different states, as well as more than 100 different countries. They may have different-colored skin and hair or be tall, short, fat, or thin. Students may be straight or gay and might practice a myriad of religions. Walking through campus is like walking through a rainbow. You can hear an array of accents across campus, and conversations can take a different tone based on personal beliefs and cultural values. Students appreciate the differences in each other and are fortunate to be able to go to a school that doesn’t hide what the real world offers.
 

VCU strives to appreciate and value racial and cultural diversity and to learn from the uniqueness of each person
and his or her customs and traditions. This ensures that all students are exposed to diverse ideas and perspectives, sounds, and food from the countries and cultures they represent. The diversity that surrounds VCU not only encourages students to open their hearts to the differences between people but also to the opportunities that a diverse learning environment can create. It is often said that two heads are better than one, so it makes sense to say that the more backgrounds and experiences that VCU students can offer one another, the more enriched their lives will become.

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Diversity at Virginia Commonwealth University

aleeksandra118

Mass Communication '15

5.0
A+

Very Diverse

The campus is very diverse. You can find any type of person there. I hear someone speaking a different language at least once a day. There are tons of different organizations for each kind of person too, which makes it easy to connect with others.

May 26, 2012

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Diversity at Virginia Commonwealth University

abbottcc

Advertising '14

5.0
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Diversity.

Diversity is one of the things VCU is known for. There are so many different types of people on campus. It came be freighting for some but it just means that there is a place here for everyone.

May 24, 2012

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Diversity at Virginia Commonwealth University

helmth

Photography '15

4.6
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Sometimes I Don't Even Believe It.

The level of diversity at VCU is astonishing to me.

May 17, 2012

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User rating for Virginia Commonwealth University - Diversity is 4.6 out of 5 based on 41 user reviews.

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

VCU supports policies that bring equity to otherwise
inequitable situations and gives open support for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) issues. Safe Zone was established to reduce homophobia and heterosexism on the VCU campus, thereby making our campus a safer and freer environment for all members of our community, regardless of sexual orientation. A Safe Zone sticker helps to convey a message that you are supportive, trustworthy, and sensitive to the needs and concerns of LGBT people

Political Activity

There are at least nine student organizations that support students who have made informed decisions regarding their political association. Examples are Young Democrats at VCU, College Republicans at VCU, Libertarians at VCU, and Students for a Democratic Society.

Economic Status

Students at VCU come from various types of economic
backgrounds. Tuition here continues to increase, and it is common for students to work and go to school full time in order to support themselves or help take some of the burden off of their families. Financial aid is available for students who qualify, and scholarships are awarded through different departments.

Most Common Religions

There are numerous student organizations that support
students’ religious affiliation. Christianity, Judaism, and Islam are the most common faiths.

Minority Clubs on Campus

There more than 30 student organizations that allow students to experience diversity, which makes us so unique, yet so united. Many cultures are represented on campus, including African, Afghan, Chinese, German, Indian, Italian, Russian, Thai, Vietnamese, and Latino.

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