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Diversity

Quick Stats

African American 3%
Asian American 2%
Hispanic 2%
International 2%
Native American 0%
White 80%
Unknown 9%
Historically Black College/University? No
Tribal College? No
Out-of-State Students 26%
Common States of Residence
  • Foreign countries
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Virginia
Student Age Breakdown Under 18: 0%
18-19: 32%
20-21: 36%
22-24: 21%
25+: 12%
Female Faculty 47%
Male Faculty 53%
Faculty Diversity African American: 1%
Asian American: 5%
Hispanic: 1%
International: 4%
Native American: 1%
White: 85%
Unknown: 3%

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

Wilkes University is a campus that strives for diversity. With an office of multicultural affairs, a director of diversity, a multicultural student coalition, the Campus Interfaith Office, a gay-straight alliance, and many other offices and clubs dedicated to different groups, Wilkes recognizes its diverse student and faculty population. Somewhat contradictorily, the Wilkes campus population is not as diverse as the above information indicates.

Wilkes is not affiliated with any one religion. Better, it is open to all of them. The Campus Interfaith Office sponsors weekly discussions. Also, there are many openly gay students on campus. Homosexuality is something that is becoming widely accepted on campus, but is still something many have not yet come around to. When it comes to money, most would assume that people at Wilkes are rich due to the higher tuition. With 85 percent of students receiving financial aid, though, students of any socioeconomic class make up the student population. On the surface, it appears that most students are from middle-class families with working-class falling right behind. Wilkes offers much in the way of diversity, but as far as the numbers go, the school still does not have a very diverse campus.

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Diversity at Wilkes University

christinaaa93

Drama and Theatre Production '15

2.3
C

Diversity

Most people at Wilkes University are white. But you also have Hispanics such as I, African Americans, some people are from Africa themselves, and there is a good amount of student from Saudi Arabia.

May 23, 2012

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Diversity at Wilkes University

transam171

Criminology '14

2.7
C+

Diverse Wilkes

wilkes university has a large diverse group of people and with the small population at wilkes university it easy to become close with your fellow classmates and its very easy to learn and experience a proportion of their culture.

Jan 25, 2012

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Diversity at Wilkes University

michkuz1

Pharmacy Studies '17

5.0
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You Can Tell Diversity Is Important

As an incoming freshman at Wilkes University, it's easy to see that diversity is a priority at this campus. Although most students are from the surrounding states and Pennsylvania, at orientation, there were students from places as far as South America, Georgia, and California. There is slightly more men than women, and students can choose to belong to a co-ed dorm if they please. The campus, also, has a variety of religious buildings, and government/leadership programs involving the community, economics, and politics.

Jul 18, 2011

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User rating for Wilkes University - Diversity is 3.5 out of 5 based on 17 user reviews.

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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

There are many out students at Wilkes, while others decide to remain “in.” While the campus has a gay/straight alliance, some feel the Wilkes climate is not as open as they’d like.

Political Activity

Wilkes University is full of activism. Both the Democrat and Republican groups seem active in local, state, and national elections, while the two non-partisan groups are involved in raising awareness of issues and bringing lectures to campus. These groups include the College Democrats, Young Republicans, Student Political Action Forum (SPAF), and the Public Affairs club.

Economic Status

With lots of financial aid available to those who qualify, including lots of campus scholarships, Wilkes attracts students off all economic statuses. In fact, once in typical college attire, Wilkes students of all backgrounds just blend in.

Most Common Religions

Although Wilkes is not affiliated with any religion, the most common on campus is probably the Roman Catholic faith. That said, students of all beliefs should feel comfortable at Wilkes. There are a few mosques and synagogues close to campus, as well as churches of all kinds. Additionally, the Campus Interfaith Office has information about houses of worship in the area.

Minority Clubs on Campus

Wilkes offers several active ethnic/religious clubs for students of all cultures to learn about each other. Some examples are the Multicultural Student Coalition, Freespirit Alliance, Islamic Interest Society, and the Spanish Club.

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Hometown
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Major
Communications

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