Is the student population diverse? What does IU do to promote diversity?
We are proud that students from all 50 states and more than 130 countries attend IU. There are many different religions, ethnic backgrounds, and political persuasions represented in our student body. In the fall of 2007, nearly 12 percent of our students were African American, American Indian, Asian, or Latino. In addition, 39 percent of our students are from outside Indiana. Whatever your student’s values and ideals, he or she will find others who share them. One of the strengths of a large university is its diversity. Our students represent many different interests and viewpoints, and there are few pressures to conform to a single attitude or lifestyle. Several offices on campus promote diversity and inform students about other cultures through lectures, films, seminars, festivals, and music. These offices include the Office of Academic Support and Diversity and the International Center. The Office of Academic Support and Diversity oversees a number of cultural centers and support pr
