<p>I recently made the decision to go to a Christian College. The one's that really have stood out to me are Baylor and Pepperdine. From what I've come to know Pepperdine is pretty open with all races, but I shouldn't expect a melting pot. Baylor on the other hand is a different story. I keep getting comments on how Baylor is racist towards black people (being an African American female this is very scary), also how they hung a noose a few years back. I'm going to be coming from out of state, and I certainly would not want to live in this type of environment. Please someone tell me that Baylor is really like this. My stats are alright 3.6 GPA, some EC's I usually have to take care of my siblings, science major, and 32 ACT. If you know of any other Christian colleges that have great academics, with an inviting environment please tell me. </p>
<p>You need to visit before you finalize your decision. I have a friend whose daughter went to Baylor and enjoyed it. She is also an african american. She went one year and transferred due to her wanting to be closer to home.</p>
<p>Football is football, but Baylor just graduated a certain RGIII who picked up a Heisman trophy on his way to the NFL. </p>
<p>There will always be rednecks in Texas and perhaps a few racist idiots, but I do not think you need to worry about a noose hanging on your door. </p>
<p>I encourage you to visit the dedicated forum for Baylor.</p>
<p>Trinity University would not be considered a Christian College. Xiggi is right, they’re going to be there. And given Baylor’s reputation, no one was surprised that the noose incident happened there. But Baylor is a big school and like any big school, you’ll find your own group. They have a higher percentage of African Americans than SMU or UT. You could also contact the admissions office and ask if there are any African American students who would be willing to speak with you.</p>
<p>bunny2015, do not believe everything you hear! make up your own mind. google the conclsuon of that story and decide for yourself.
also , you may not want to go to baylor that is fine…but please do not let hollywood’s silly typecasting lure you into becoming a person who stereotypes!</p>
<p>I would imagine that these were just a few isolated incidents. Baylor and MOST of the state of Texas (I say MOST because the far, far eastern part of the state is notorious for being full of racism and old-fashioned country folk) are really diverse, friendly places. I’m from Texas and I have never met any african american person that has expressed any feelings of discrimination. Texas is really one of the most diverse states in the union. We’re like 40% white, 20% african-american, 30% hispanic, and 10% asian. I promise you it is NOT socially acceptable for anyone to express ANY form of racism. Baylor is also a decently selective school, and I doubt they would admit anyone dull enough to express racism.</p>
<p>As far as other colleges besides Baylor and Pepperdine: Check out St. Olaf. It seems like a really tolerant/progressive place that seems to still take their commitment to the Lutheran Church seriously. I’d also suggest Davidson, it’s Presbyterian and has an honor code that takes a firm stance against any form of discrimination. Biola and Westmont college are also great, and they’re in awesome parts of California.</p>
<p>Good luck with your search! I promise you, Texas is a very accepting place!</p>
<p>Thank you so much @atxnickg, this made me feel so much better. I"m definitely applying to Bayor , especially with there free application! And I’ll look at the other colleges on the list.</p>
<p>Yes Baylor just graduated superstar RGIII and the majority of their top-level men’s and women’s basketball teams are black too. Like others have said, there will be bigots everywhere.</p>
<p>“I recently made the decision to go to a Christian College. “. “If you know of any other Christian colleges that have great academics, with an inviting environment please tell me.”…” From what I’ve come to know Pepperdine is pretty open with all races, but I shouldn’t expect a melting pot. Baylor on the other hand is a different story.”</p>
<p>That sounds like what my daughter might have asked four years ago, if first and foremost we agreed to pay for a Christian college, Pepperdine might have been her first choice, but that is not where she landed. Son started out the same way, as did his friends, but three years later landed at a Jesuit school. OMG!</p>
<p>If you decide to not restrict yourself to Christian colleges, hit me up!</p>
<p>I agree with atxnickg about it not being socially acceptable to express racism anywhere in Texas (except in close family functions where they just assumed you’re as bigoted as they are). I just moved to the northeast from San Antonio and am surprised at what people will say here in public that no one would dare say in Texas. </p>
<p>I also second St. Olaf. As for Trinity, from it’s own website:</p>
<p>In 1969, at the initiation of the Presbyterian Church, Trinity entered into a covenant agreement with the regional synod that affirmed historical connections, but transformed Trinity into a private, independent University with a self-perpetuating board of trustees.</p>
<p>People who are looking for a Christian school the likes of Baylor or even St. Olaf would not consider Trinity an equivalent substitution.</p>
<p>Thanks for clarifying it well, sadilly. Trinity U. is NOT a “christian” U., but founded in the 1800’s by Presbyterians as many colleges were back then.</p>
<p>I would hardly call Boston College open and inviting. Princeton Review names it to its list of the most anti-gay schools and schools with the least class/race interaction pretty much every year.</p>
<p>I can not speak to Boston College per say but, Boston is a very intolerant city!
if you are different in anyway stay clear of Boston / Cambridge / Somerville</p>
<p>That (racial interaction) might have something to do with the fact that it attracts mostly white students, if you look at the list of schools princetonreview shows there are even publics like UNH on there not because they are racist but because the student body is primarily white.</p>
<p>The anti-gay is something that everyone knows about regarding schools like BC and Notre Dame (its a no brainier really)</p>
<p>My kids are in a small Christian high school (very racially diverse) in Massachusetts. Many of the kids who graduate from their school go to Gordon (in MA) or Calvin (in MI). Calvin is one of the top Christian schools in the US, but with your stats, you have a very good chance of being admitted there. I have not heard of any issues with racism at either of these schools and the kids who have gone there are from all ethnic backgrounds. The only problem with either school is the climate!</p>