Kirwan Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnicity. Indicators of Diversity at Selective Colleges and Universities

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1 Harvard University % Male 52% Female Caucasian: 57.5% Asian American: 21.0% African American: 10.2% Hispanic American: 4.2% Mexican American: 3.7% Puerto Rican: 1.6% Native American: 1.3% Other: 0.5% Mid Atlantic: 25.5% Pacific: 17.9% New England: 17.0% South: 15.5% Mid West: 9.6% Foreign: 8.1% Mountain: 2.9% Canada: 1.6% Central: 1.6% Territories: 0.4% 48 states are represented, along with Washington D.C. and Puerto Rico. Public: 64% Private (including parochial): 36% 65 countries are represented. Princeton University % Male 42% Female African American: 7.9% Asian American: 15.4% Hispanic: 7.9% Native American: 0.4% Multiracial: 5.5% International: 11.2% "In 2001, Princeton implemented a "no loan" policy. "Princeton is the first and only university of its type to offer every aid recipient a financial aid package that replaces loans with grant aid that students do not pay back. As a result of these changes, Princeton has been able to enroll growing numbers of students from lowand middle income backgrounds. The change on campus becomes more noticeable each year as we welcome an increasingly diverse student body." Map of U.S. and international statistics Public: 57.2% Independent Day: 19.8% Independent Boarding: 11.9% Religiously Affiliated: 10.6% Home ed: 0.3% Military: 0.2% Page 1 of 11

2 California Institute of Technology Incoming class in 2007 "If you are an admitted student whose family has insufficient financial resources to pay for all or part of your educational expenses, Caltech will provide you with a financial aid package commensurate with your demonstrated need making it possible for you to attend. This longstanding policy has resulted in a tradition of Caltech providing unparalleled opportunities to excellent students, regardless of their families economic circumstances." International: 11% Southwest: 8% California: 29% West: 27% Midwest: 27% South: 14% Northeast: 14% Public: 70% Private: 15% International: 14% Stanford University % Male 51% Female African American: 10.1% Asian American: 22.7% Internation: 5.8% Mexican American: 6.7% Native American: 2.4% Native Hawaiian: 1.0% Other Hispanic: 4.7% White: 41.3% Other: 1.8% Declined to state: 3.5% "Financial aid was provided to about 77 percent of undergraduate students from a variety of internal and external sources in " 49 states are represented with the largest proportion coming from California (41.3%). Students come from 51 countries. Public: 61.7% Private: 30.6% Home school: 0.3% International: 7.4% "We are a diverse community with a student body of approximately 15,000 (6,800 undergraduates and 8,200 graduate students) from all parts of the country and world representing all racial/ethnic and religious groups including men, women, and members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities. We have numerous student organizations covering a range of interests: academic, international, ethnic, social and recreational. We also have over 40 recognized religious organizations on campus. The faculty and staff at Stanford are also diverse. We believe a diverse campus community enriches the educational and scholarly experience, affords opportunities for faculty and students, and offers a more rewarding experience for everyone. Diversity is integral to the mission of Stanford; it touches every part of this community faculty, students, and staff." Page 2 of 11

3 Columbia University (Columbia College) Yale University Freshmen in % Male 49% Female (Not counting international students): Asian: 13% African American / Black: 7% Hispanic / Latino: 6% Native American: 1% White and Other: 73% Connecticut: 6% New England (ex. CT): 6% Middle Atlantic: 28% South: 11% Great Lakes: 10% West Central: 3% Rocky Mountain: 2% Southwest: 6% Pacific Coast: 71% Foreign Countries (including U.S. possessions and territories): 11% International (not a U.S. citizen or permanent resident): 9% Public: 54% Independent, parochial, and other schools: 46% "The University is committed to basing judgments concerning the admission, education, and employment of individuals upon their qualifications and abilities and affirmatively seeks to attract to its faculty, staff, and student body qualified persons of diverse backgrounds. In accordance with this policy and as delineated by federal and Connecticut law, Yale does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment against any individual on account of that individual's sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a special disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam era or other covered veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual or gender identity or expression." Massachusetts Institute of Technology Page 3 of 11

4 Brown University Incoming class in 2007 Midatlantic: 30% New England: 22% Mountain & Pacific: 18% Southern: 11% Midwest: 8% Plains: 0.5% U.S. Territories: 1% International: 10% "The diversity of interests in the Brown community at large is matched by the variety of extracurricular activities amongst students of color at Brown. One look at a sampling of organizations founded by and/or serving students of African, Asian, Latino and Native American descent demonstrates that students of color at Brown are anything but a monolithic group, bringing to the University a myriad of talents, passions, and affinities." Duke University 2011 Asian, Asian American, or Pacific Islander: 28.4% African American / Black: 9.3% Hispanic / Latino: 5.9% Native American, American Indian, Native Alaskan, or Native Hawaiian: 0.2% North Carolina: 13% Northeast: 16% Mid Atlantic: 20% Southeast: 21% Midwest: 10% West and Pacific: 11% International 38 different countries "All students, regardless of their background, should have the opportunity to interact with people from outside their own cultural group. Duke students come from all over the United States and the world, and represent a variety of ethnicities, races, sexual s, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds. There are a number of student organizations, support services, and academic opportunities on campus supporting Duke's diverse community." University of Chicago Page 4 of 11

5 University of Pennsylvania 2011 Black: 8% Hispanic: 7% Asian: 21% American Indian: 1% Map illustrating geographic diversity Public: 54% Private: 41% Parochial: 4% Home ed: <1% "At Penn, you'll find many students like you and many who are different from you. You will meet peers of widely varying backgrounds. The university community supports a myriad of clubs and organizations that embrace every cultural, religious, and ethnic heritage, all of which contribute to Penn's dynamic campus life." Washington University in St. Louis % Male 50% Female "Over 30% multicultural or international students" Over 30% multicultural or international students "Through our goals, Washington University intends to judge itself by the most demanding standards; to attract people of great ability from all types of backgrounds; to encourage faculty and students to be bold, independent, and creative thinkers and to provide the infrastructure to support teaching, research, scholarship, and service for the present and for future generations. Excerpt from the Washington University Mission Statement" Page 5 of 11

6 Dartmouth % Male 50% Female African American: 7.6% Asian American: 14.3% Latino: 7.1% Native American: 3.4% Multi racial: 1% "Almost half of students receive some form of need based financial assistance to cover the cost of their education" " Need based aid program Dartmouth guarantees to meet 100% of need for all students. $45.6 million in grants disbursed in $11.4 million in loans disbursed in $27,089 average grant for the Class of 2010." New England: 18% Mid Atlantic: 29.4% Mid West: 9.6% South: 15.3% West: 18% Non US address: 9.7% International (non US citizen): 9.1% Public: 58.7% Private: 36.7% Parochial: 4.6% "Dartmouth must be a place of opportunity for students of all backgrounds. It is hard to imagine education taking place in an environment that is fully like minded and homogeneous. And so Dartmouth seeks to attract a student body that reflects the richness of the world in which we live, and to offer an education that enables and empowers. President James Wright" "Dartmouth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual, national origin, disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam Era Veteran, and students from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply." Cornell % Male 48.2% Female African American: 5.6% Asian: 15.2% Bi/Multiracial: 5.9% Caucasian: 39.5% Hispanic: 5.2% Native American: 0.5% Not reported: 18.1% "Full time first year students: 3,055 Number who applied for aid: 1,951 Number determined to have financial need: 1,358 Number awarded financial aid: 1,358 Number receiving need based scholarship/grant aid: 1,161 Average need based scholarship/grant award: $21,525" New York: 32.4% Mid Atlantic: 21.3% New England: 11.4% West: 9.8% International: 8.3% Midwest: 7.4% South/Southeast: 5.4% Southwest/Mountain: 4.0% Public: 67% Private/parochial: 23% Other (charter, home schooled, etc.): 10% "Students in the Cornell Class of 2011 are.. Accomplished musicians, Alaska backpackers, Alzheimer's researchers, black belts, computer web designers, dragon boat participants, editors in chief, grand national jump rope champions, Katrina volunteers, model bridge builders, NASA interns, national science fair award winners, national men's crew champions, nationally ranked squash players, patent owners, professional ballet dancers, published writers, radio DJs, software developers, student pilots, surveyors, theater technicians, volunteer firefighters" Page 6 of 11

7 Northwestern % Male 52.8% Female African American: 5.9% Asian American: 17.2% Hispanic: 7.1% American Indian: <1% Other countries: 7% Middle Atlantic: 16% Midwest: 42% New England: 6% South: 10% Southwest: 5% West: 14% Johns Hopkins Not given on website. "Johns Hopkins is a community committed to sharing values of diversity and inclusion in order to achieve and sustain excellence. We firmly believe that we can best promote excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse group of students, faculty and staff and by creating a climate of respect that is supportive of their success. This climate for diversity, inclusion and excellence is critical to attaining the best research, scholarship, teaching, health care, and other strategic goals of the Health System and the University. Taken together, these values are recognized and supported fully by the Johns Hopkins leadership at all levels. Further, we recognize that the responsibility for excellence, diversity and inclusion lies with all of us at Johns Hopkins: leadership, administration, faculty, staff and students." University of California at Berkeley Page 7 of 11

8 University of Virginia Entering class of % Male 54% Female African American or Black: 11% Asian American; 12% Hispanic/Latino: 5% 68% Virginian, 32% non Virginian 5% citizens of countries other than the U.S "At the University of Virginia, we not only envision a community of understanding, tolerance, and respect, but one of celebrating our differences and our similarities. On February 18 19, 2000, the University of Virginia launched a year of self examination and reflection on the topic of diversity in all aspects of the University's life. In an initiative requested by President John T. Casteen III, the charge was to deepen understanding of the significance of diversity in the context of the University, and to devise a plan of action that would realize and sustain diversity in all University activities. We continue that charge through Envisioning Diversity." University of Michigan Ann Arbor Entering class of fall % Male 51% Female African American: 5.6% Hispanic American: 4.5% Native American: 0.8% Caucasian: 62.4% Other/unknown: 9.9% Non Resident Aliens: 4.2% As noted in the application evaluation process, "there is no single indicator of an academically disadvantaged or economically disadvantaged region. What is the socioeconomic status of the geographic area from which the applicant is applying, e.g. rural or urban, high cost ofliving, depressed local economy? Other factors to consider are whether the high school is in the state of Michigan, whether the school is underrepresented at the University of Michigan Ann Arbor campus, and whether the school is academically disadvantaged. Reviewers should also consider whether a school is part of a cluster of schools that are underrepresented in the undergraduate class, because students from such schools may also have experiences that will contribute to the overall diversity and learning environment at the University." Michigan residents: 62% Non Michigan residents: 38% "The University of Michigan is committed to providing a vibrant and enriching educational experience for all of its students. This challenging and lively atmosphere requires a broadly diverse student body that facilitates opportunities for interaction among students from across geographic regions, socioeconomic and educational backgrounds, and cultural identities who bring to campus a wide variety of ideas, experiences, skills, talents, and abilities." Page 8 of 11

9 University of North Carolina Chapel Hill Fall 2007 enrolling class 80.4% North Carolina residents 19.6% residents of other states and countries 96.1% U.S. citizens 2.6% U.S. permanent residents 1.3% foreign nationals College of William and Mary % Male 54% Female "Like last year s incoming class, the Class of 2011 is also racially diverse. Twentythree percent of the class is made up of students of color, including Asian or Pacific Islanders, African Americans, Hispanics and Native Americans." "Sixty five percent of the incoming students are from Virginia." "This year's entering class also includes 47 international students, the highest number on record at the College and a 60 percent increase from last year s 28. " "The class is made up of students from a variety of backgrounds with diverse interests. The new freshmen will include a real estate appraiser, a banjo player, a locomotive engine racer, an antique phonograph collector, a woman's lacrosse player who was featured in Sports Illustrated, a student who founded an organization that raised more than $40,000 for breast cancer research, and a female captain of a men's golf team." Page 9 of 11

10 Georgia Institute of Technology 2011 (?) 31% minority students 40% from out of state 46 states and 50 countries "All qualified persons are equally welcome to seek admission to the Georgia Institute of Technology, and all persons may apply for and accept admission confident that the policy and regular practice of the Institute will not discriminate against them on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin." University of Wisconsin Madison Enrolled freshmen, fall % Male 54% Female 14.2% students of color International: 4% Wisconsin residents: 60% Minnesota residents: 11% Out of state students (excluding MN): 25% "The University of Wisconsin Madison is an equal opportunity and affirmative action educator and employer. We promote excellence through diversity in all programs." University of Illinois Urbana Champaign Fall semester 2005 freshmen 53.6% Male 46.4% Female American Indian or Alaskan Native: 0.3% African American or Black: 6.6% Asian: 13.1% Hispanic or Latino: 6.7% White: 66.5% Unknown: 2.4% International: 4.3% International: 4.3% Non Illinois resident & international: 10.4% Chicago metro: 59.3% Champaign county: 3.5% Illinois: 89.6% "In today s increasingly globalized environment, it is important that students familiarize themselves with the world s cultures. At Illinois, your student will have access to cultural study centers dedicated to specific regions including Africa, East Asia and the Pacific, Latin America, the Caribbean, Russia, Eastern Europe, South Asia, and the Middle East. From programs like Unity Month to museums like the Spurlock Museum of World History and Culture, your student will thrive on a truly multi cultural campus." Page 10 of 11

11 University of California Davis University of Texas Austin Incoming freshmen in % Male 53% Female White: 59.1% American Indian: 0.3% African American: 4.1% Asian American: 17.6% Hispanic: 16.3% Foreign: 2.4% Unknown: 0.2% Texas: 92.0% Out of state: 5.6% Foreign: 2.4% "Here at the University, we believe strongly in the value of a diverse campus community. Students and Professors from Texas, across the nation and more than 100 countries enrich our learning environment. The multicultural climate at The University of Texas at Austin provides opportunities and experiences that few of us are exposed to in any other setting. Our campus life can and should be a model of tolerance and understanding that influences the way we interact with others, now and for the rest of our lives." Page 11 of 11

Status of Women of Color in Science, Engineering, and Medicine

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