Hello fellow students, I'm considering applying to Indiana University, and I'm interested in the diversity there. Could anyone give me some details about what the student body looks like? I'm particularly interested in the ethnic and international student demographics. Thanks in advance!
Sure, I'd be happy to provide some details on the demographic breakdown at Indiana University (IU). As of the 2022-23 academic year, the most recent data, IU Bloomington, which is IU's flagship campus, reported the following racial and ethnic demographic distribution for its undergraduate students:
- White: Approximately 66%
- Asian: Around 10%
- Hispanic: Approximately 8%
- Black or African American: Nearly 4%
- Two or more races: Roughly 6%
- Non-resident Alien (international students): Approximately 4%
- Native American, Pacific Islander, and Unknown remaining below 1% each.
These are approximations and the exact percentages may vary slightly from year to year. In terms of international students, IU Bloomington draws a good number of students from various parts of the world, with the majority hailing from China, India, South Korea, Taiwan, and Canada, among others.
Remember, it is important to consider more than just these figures when thinking about the quality of a school's diversity: how a school supports its diverse student body, the variety of student organizations and cultural initiatives on campus, and its commitment to inclusion and diversity in its mission statement and actions, are all key points to look into as well. Diversity can also include factors like socioeconomic background, geographical diversity, and diversity of thought and experiences.
I hope this information helps, and best of luck with your college search process!
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