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Colleges with Few Jewish Students

Hello! I'm just curious if there are colleges in the US where there's a smaller Jewish student population. I'm researching on religious affiliation among different universities, and any input would help.

9 months ago

There are indeed some colleges in the U.S. that have smaller Jewish student populations. For instance, colleges in the Midwest or the South often tend to have smaller Jewish student bodies compared to the coasts. It's also true that smaller universities or those less embedded in urban centers might have a proportionally smaller Jewish population.

A few examples could be:

1. Bob Jones University in South Carolina - This university was founded by an evangelical preacher and carries strong Christian affiliations, thus, it tends to have a smaller Jewish student body.

2. Brigham Young University in Utah - While it's a large university, the high concentration of members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church) often means that other religions, including Judaism, are relatively less represented.

That being said, note that many colleges value diversity and inclusivity and would welcome students of all beliefs and backgrounds, regardless of the dominant culture or religion.

Do bear in mind that the exact make-up of a college's student body can change from year to year, so for the most accurate data, it's best to refer to the college's specific diversity statistics or contact them directly. It's also worth mentioning that some students may prefer to not disclose their religious affiliations so actual numbers could vary.

9 months ago

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