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Diversity

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Quick Stats

African American 3%
Asian American 1%
Hispanic 1%
International 0%
Native American 0%
White 84%
Unknown 10%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 30%
Common States of Residence
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Ohio
  • West Virginia
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 2%
18-19: 46%
20-21: 46%
22-24: 6%
25+: 0%
Female Faculty 40%
Male Faculty 60%
Faculty Diversity African American: 1%
Asian American: 6%
Hispanic: 2%
International: 3%
Native American: 1%
White: 87%
Unknown: 0%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

In the past, W&J has been known for not being very diverse, but each year the college is improving and trying to become more diverse. The student body is also trying to help with this endeavor. New student-led groups are introduced each year to improve diversity around campus, and more and more international students are welcomed on campus each year. The International house is an example of this. Students proposed a theme house where foreign exchange students as well as current W&J students could live together and learn about each other's cultures.

There is also a large study abroad program at W&J. Many students study abroad during a semester or full year or during the college's Intersession program during the month of January. Students bring back many of the cultural differences they learned while away, and many times this is how diversity organizations like the Chinese Club start. There is also another unique way that W&J tries to get students to have a more well-rounded view of the world. The Magellan project, which started in 2008, allows students to travel during the summer to different areas of the world, where they complete research projects—anything from doing a medical mission in Ecuador to researching culinary techniques in France. Any student can apply for this award, and if accepted, the school pays for a large portion of the trip. 

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Diversity at Washington & Jefferson College

presidents2014

Business Administration and Management '14

3.5
B

Mostly White

There are mostly white males and females with very few blacks and even less of other heritiges

Apr 29, 2012

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Diversity at Washington & Jefferson College

tennisplyr18

Psychology '14

3.5
B

Diversity

Each class coming in gets more and more diverse. W&J made some gains in improving the visual diversity on campus. We have students from different states, socioeconomic statuses, etc. I feel there is some acceptance of different views, religions, opinions, etc. We do a lot of discussions. There still needs to be improvement with the diversity on campus (and not just the visual diversity).

Mar 19, 2012

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Diversity at Washington & Jefferson College

brittlander

Psychology '15

2.7
C+

Lacking Diversity

There are a few international students that are on campus every semester but for the most part, campus is filled with rich white kids.

Feb 27, 2012

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User rating for Washington & Jefferson College - Diversity is 3.5 out of 5 based on 24 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

The campus is very accepting of its gay students. W&J also has the Gay-Straight Alliance, which tries to promote understanding and awareness around the campus.

Political Activity

At W&J, it seems that most students are either extremely politically active or completely disinterested. There are the College Democrats and the Young Republicans, which host events throughout the year. In 2011, the Civics & Leadership Theme House was created so that students interested in politics can choose to live together and hold friendly debates between students.

Economic Status

W&J has a large majority of kids from upper-middle class backgrounds, but there are students from all economic situations.

Most Common Religions

Although W&J was founded by three Presbyterian ministers, the college is no longer affiliated with any religion. There is a large population of students who are from various Christian denominations, which probably makes up the majority of students. There are many different places of worship around Washington, and there are also a few religious clubs for students. The Newman Club is for Catholics, while the Hillel Society is for Jewish students, but both welcome students who just wish to learn more about these religions.

Minority Clubs on Campus

While there are already quite a large number of minority clubs, that number continues to grow each year. Most recently a Diversity Programming Board has been added, which works with all of the student diversity clubs to develop joint events. Some clubs like the Black Student Union host trips for students, while others like the Indian Student Association have events, like "A Night in India," to teach students about that culture. Although most club members are part of the group that the club represents, all of the clubs are open to all students, and the organizations actually like when they have members from different backgrounds so that they can all learn more about each other’s cultures.

Did You Know? W&J always has different programs to increase students' understanding of different cultures. In the fall of 2011, for example, the campus hosted a group of Tibetan monks for a week while they taught students about their culture and religion.

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Hometown
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Major
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Grad Year
2013

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