<p>That’s close to what I learned in my Contemporary Topics class. Though the numbers may be 200k and 100k, not 300k and 150k.</p>
<p>Yes, those were the numbers I was given in Contemporary Topics my freshman year. I still have those notes (I found them significant), but they didn’t give a place to access the data.</p>
<p>Forbes said that Notre Dame had around 74% white people. This is the reason I am not applying there. Just not diverse enough.</p>
<p>Same for Wake Forest. 78%? Comeon…</p>
<p>I know there isnt any discrimination. It just is kind of a bummer if u liked the school.</p>
<p>Datboyjj–</p>
<p>From your post I have no idea of your ethnic/racial/religious background, but unless you are white and Catholic, by choosing not to apply to Notre Dame you are not helping the issue.</p>
<p>Notre Dame can only do so much to attain a more diverse student body if “diverse” students do not apply/attend ND. It is a circle that goes round and round.</p>
<p>The reason minorities dont apply is because the minority percentage is not really friendly. It isnt really appealing. Dont get me wrong. Notre Dame is AMAZING. Its academics are outstanding and campus would be a great fit for most people. Without looking at the diversity. </p>
<p>I do realize not applying isnt really helping. But then again maybe it isnt just the applicants faults.</p>
<p>I would argue that ND’s nationally representative student body is more diverse than most state universities. State U might have a higher percentage of “students of color” but when the majority of the population has lived in the same state their entire lives, there simply will not be much true diversity, regardless of skin color.</p>
<p>Also, my impression from being on campuses is that many small LAC are far less tolerant of students with strong religious convictions than ND is of non-Catholics.</p>
<p>I guess it all depends on how you define “diversity”.</p>
<p>Wow. My minister once told me that everyone contact with a non-believer is a ministry opportunity whether you intended it to be or not. @Loveneweg - you used your ministry opportunity well and I assume you are a young student. Others could learn from your example.</p>
<p>clairemarie</p>
<p>they should seek community college? you’re kidding me.</p>