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Diversity

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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 94%
Common States of Residence
  • California
  • Foreign countries
  • Massachusetts
  • New Jersey
  • New York
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 2%
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

chosam23

'15

Political Science and Government

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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Diversity at Wesleyan University

peaceperson

'15

Psychology

3.5
B

Depends on What You Consider "Diverse"

There are a lot of heterosexual, gay, and other sexual minorities at Wes. There is also a bunch of ethnic diversity too. Sometimes, it feels a bit limited when it comes to style or political views. A lot of people here are hipster and/or very liberal. If you're slightly conservative, there may be some awkward moments ahead.

Dec 06, 2011

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Diversity at Wesleyan University

mchalino

'15

Biology and Biological Sciences

4.6
A

Diversity University!

There is such a colorful blend of different socioeconomic, cultural, and religious backgrounds here on campus. There are a great number of international students and everyone here is so unique. Wesleyan is a great place to express your individuality, but at the same time there is a strong sense of community. If diversity is an important factor for you, then Wes might just be the right place for you!

Sep 16, 2011

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

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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)?

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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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