<p>I keep getting mixed reviews concerning diversity. On one hand, I hear that it is very diverse. On the other hand, I hear reports of an extreme paucity of diversity on campus. Would someone please clue me in on diversity at Tulane? Also, how is interaction amongst people of different racial and socio economic status? Thanks for your help.</p>
<p>From the 2005 Tulane Prospectus (viewbook):(percents)
Caucasian 77.6
African American 10.9
Asian American 5.8
Hispanic American 4.2
Native American .5
Other 1</p>
<p>Geographical Distribution 04-05
West 12
Midwest 12
Midsouth 4
Texas 10
Louisiana 14
Northeast 30
Southeast 10
Florida 4
Other areas, including international 4</p>
<p>From a 2002 Hullaballoo article (campus newspaper):</p>
<p>December 6, 2002
Volume: 93
Issue: 14
Holidays highlight interest in faith </p>
<p>Rob Bryant
news co-editor </p>
<p>December 6, 2002-- With menorahs appearing alongside Christmas trees in dorms, windows and quads across campus, each holiday season at Tulane highlights a tradition of religious diversity. </p>
<p>From 1950 to 1990, religious diversity greatly increased in the University as the schools Jewish population skyrocketed. Religious make up of the school moved from 86.1 percent Christian, 8.4 percent Jewish, and 5.5 percent "other", to 52.1 percent Christian, 25.3 percent Jewish, 4.4 percent "other" and 18.2 percent unaffiliated, according to the book Tulane: The Emergence of a Modern University. </p>
<p>This trend towards diversity from entirely Christian student body has continued to today's Tulane. Jane Armstrong, interim director of undergraduate admission, said that in recent years the religious make up of Tulane undergraduates has been roughly 30 percent Catholic, 30 percent Protestant, 30 percent Jewish and 10 percent "other." She also said the "other" category includes mostly Islamic or non-religious students.</p>
<p>Hope this paints a clearer picture. Tabby</p>
<p>Accidentally formed the frown face in the preceding post when I pressed colon and parentheses! Ignore, please. Tabby</p>
<p>Thanks, tabbyzmom. I had seen the breakdowns before but was interested to read the Hullabaloo article. Do you have a child at Tulane?</p>
<p>wish<em>it</em>was_april, right now it is our S's #1 choice and we are waiting on the scholarship news to see how things will work out! My H has a grad degree from Tulane. We live in the metro N.O. area. BTW found the Hullaballoo article searching on Google......Tabby</p>
<p>Tulane is a school that feels better when you actually visit it; unlike a lot of places where the viewbooks are better than the school.</p>
<p>You can tell that the administration really wants you there. The students all seem very happy and outgoing. </p>
<p>There is a fair amount of diversity in the area around the campus even if the classrooms are not as diverse as you would hope.</p>
<p>I go to Tulane and, although most people claim its mostly northeners, the truth is that there's students not only from all over the US, but also from all over the world. I am sincerely not kidding when I say that deciding to go to Tulane was the best choice I have ever made. Not only am I having the time of my life, but I'm also being academically challenged by my professors and being enlightened by my diverse peers.</p>
<p>crackah, you sound exactly like my son. He feels the same way about Tulane and his decision to attend. There is simply not one thing he does not like about his experience so far.</p>
<p>I fact, he complains now that the food choices are better at "Bruffs" than at home. And he used to love my cooking, but I guess I cannot compete with "Bridgette."</p>
<p>Hi Tabbyz and Concerned,</p>
<p>We are in about the same position as you, Tabbyz, as we also are waiting to hear about merit money. But living there you can apply for more scholarships than out of staters so I bet it will work out for your S. We are waiting to hear about the Deans, DSA and Founders and hoping at least one of them comes through. Good luck to your S.</p>
<p>Am I remembering correctly that I first saw your name when you gave Concernedad some restaurant recs last fall? That was around the time I found CC and S was planning a visit to Tulane.</p>
<p>As for the diversity issue, Tulane offers so many service learning opportunities in the community, which enhance the diversity on campus and can add so much to students' learning and growing. I see that as a huge plus.</p>
<p>Concerneddad is your son a freshman? If so, whats his name?</p>
<p>This is great. Thank you crackah and tabbyzmom for your great insight. I feel much better about attending Tulane now.</p>
<p>crackah, yes he is, but I am sure he would not want me to post his name on the board. You can email me privately if you like.</p>
<p>Thanks vicks543 and wish<em>it</em>were<em>april. Yes, I did the N.O. restaurant list!
wish</em>it_, what area are you from and is it your S or D applying?
vicks, have you definitely decided on Tulane, and where are you from also? Tabby</p>
<p>Hi Tabby, </p>
<p>We are from the NW. My S applied EA and got admitted. Now we are waiting to hear about merit money, as well as from a few other colleges.</p>
<p>Wish</p>
<p>Good luck, Wish. My S was admitted to Engineering; specifically wants Electrical Engineering. Time will tell with all this!!</p>
<p>I am from Georgia and I'm currently deciding between the University of Miami and Tulane, but at this point in time Tulane is my first choice.</p>