Helllooo, lovely people! Just brainstorming my college list and I wondered if anyone could give me an idea about the student diversity at William and Mary. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance, y'all.
Hello! It's absolutely important to consider a college's diversity when making decisions. At the College of William and Mary, the student body exhibits a variety of different backgrounds.
If we look at the ethnicity of undergraduate students in recent available data, around 60.7% identify as White, while approximately 11.6% identify as Asian, about 8.9% as Hispanic, 5.8% as Black or African American, and the rest identifies as two or more races, American Indian or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, or unknown race/ethnicity.
The university also boasts a slightly higher than average percentage of students from out-of-state. Around 38% of the total student population comes from outside of Virginia. This number includes international students, who make up about 4% of the total student body. In fact, these international students come from a variety of countries, adding rich cultural perspectives to the university community.
The ratio of female-to-male students at William and Mary also favors females, with about 58% of the student body identifying as female and 42% as male. The College celebrates an inclusive environment and there are numerous clubs and organizations focusing on different cultures, religions, and social groups to promote this environment.
Remember, these facts can change from year to year as the college continues to build upon its commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you have any other questions, let me know!
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