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Quick Stats

African American 7%
Asian American 10%
Hispanic 8%
International 7%
Native American 0%
White 59%
Unknown 8%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 93%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Foreign countries
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 3%
18-19: 45%
20-21: 41%
22-24: 7%
25+: 5%
Female Faculty 42%
Male Faculty 58%
Faculty Diversity African American: 6%
Asian American: 8%
Hispanic: 4%
International: 0%
Native American: 0%
White: 77%
Unknown: 5%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Often called "Diversity University," Wesleyan is, obviously, known for its unique backgrounds. While it does not stray too far from the racial makeups of other small, private liberal arts colleges in New England (it's still mostly white, middle/upper-middle class), the administration and students both make a colossal effort to be inclusive, culturally aware, and politically correct. Student-led programs such as "WesDEF" strive to educate the student population about current diversity issues and ways in which everyone could be more sensitive to difference.

In addition to this, there are multitudinous groups, clubs, and even a residence hall devoted to diversity. While Wesleyan might not be at the pinnacle of actual racial and class diversity, the effort put toward this goal is impressive. If you come to Wesleyan, you will be accepted, and your uniqueness will be celebrated.

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Diversity at Wesleyan University

miqbal329

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology '15

3.8
B+

Not Bad

Wesleyan does a good job of having diversity. It could be better, but we're not fans of affirmative action either. I am an Asian student, and feel that there are mostly Asian or White students. There's fewer of the other minorities. However, I still think it's all pretty good.

May 14, 2012

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Diversity at Wesleyan University

chamora

Physics '15

5.0
A+

Every Walk of Life

There are people of every ethnicity and religion. Some of them are certainly harder to locate, but you never think to yourself "Everyone here looks the same."

Apr 11, 2012

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Diversity at Wesleyan University

chosam23

Political Science and Government '15

4.6
A

Diversity in Every Way

The diversity here is excellent. If you come to Wes, be prepared to interact with people from all walks of life. Disclaimer though, be prepared to toss your pre-conceived notions out the door or you will get embarassed

Dec 24, 2011

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User rating for Wesleyan University - Diversity is 4.6 out of 5 based on 23 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 Wesleyan student body is extremely open to homosexuality. Wesleyan offers an undergraduate queer studies program, as well as a queer alum network. Also found on campus is the LGBTTQQFAGPBSDM organization that represents every alternative gender/sexual choice, including lesbian, gay, transgender, transsexual, queer questioning, flexual, and asexual. Each semester, this group organizes and advertises numerous events for the queer community both on and off campus. Other queer organizations on campus include the Queer Alliance and SPECTRUM.

Political Activity

The 1994 film "PCU" (short for "Politically Correct University") was written by Wesleyan alums Adam Leff and Zak Penn and based on Wesleyan University. The film depicts the widely-held myth that Wesleyan is an extremely active, politically-oriented school. On the surface, protests and debates are prevalent, but for issues reaching beyond the boundaries of campus, Wesleyan is less active. On the whole, while many Wes students pride themselves on bucking the system, very few students are actually involved in broader politics. Student apathy is the ugly underside of Wesleyan's activist facade.

Economic Status

While Wesleyan promotes its "need-blind" policy, it is, after all, a private school, and many lower-income students cannot afford to attend. While there certainly is a wide range of economic backgrounds on campus, the majority of students falls into the middle- and upper-middle-class brackets.

Most Common Religions

Christian, Jewish, Islamic, Buddhist, and atheist are the most prevalent religions (or lack thereof) represented on campus. While a chunk of the student population is Jewish, programs are offered on campus for many other faiths, as well.

Minority Clubs on Campus

From the Queer Alliance to the Students of Color Coalition (SCC), Wesleyan has many active minority clubs on campus. They throw events (such as Queer Prom) that are pretty well attended by the student body.

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Hometown
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Grad Year
2014

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