University of Delaware Top Questions

Describe the students at University of Delaware.

Blake

I don't think anyone would feel out of place. It's a diverse, comfortable campus demographic. Students wear jeans, leggings or sweatpants to class. I have found that there is a split in the financial background, some are very concerned with money while others are not.

Caitlin

I think there is diversity on campus and no one should feel out of place. Varies- most students do not dress up and jeans/sweatpants/sweatshirts are the norm. Yes different types of students interact. Most UD students are from NJ/NY (long island)/Maryland/Delaware/PA Various financial backgrounds but mainly middle class to upper middle class

Jessie

Diverse and not so diverse. Students are from NY, Jersey, PA & DE...but if you are lucky (and smart) you will do your best to surround yourself with different kinds of people.

Paige

Kids where sweatpants. Laid back, don't care about much. Dress up a lot for weekends.

Katie

I don't think any student would necessarilly feel out of place here. All different students interact all over campus. Most UD students are from new jersey or long islan.

Shelby

the campus is not very diverse. It is mostly white so minorities might feel out of place, but there are a lot of Jews on campus so religious diversity is present. Most students wear jeans and tee shirts or sweat shirts to class, nothing too fancy. Different types of students definitely interact. There would be a table of sorority girls, a table of frat boys, a table of black/hispanic students, and a mixture of everyone else. Most UD students are from Jersey, New York, PA , and Delaware. Most are upper middle class. Most students are not politically active or aware. Most are left wing/liberal but there are a good number of conservatives and republicans. Students do talk about how much money they will earn but not that often.

Nick

The school is about 84{4a082faed443b016e84c6ea63012b481c58f64867aa2dc62fff66e22ad7dff6c} white, and i'm assuming judeo/christian. There are other races and religions here too, but the majority i'm sure are WASP like. An out of place student might be someone who doesn't like young american culture. Dining hall tables - athletics/greek life/ minorites / non-greek partiers/ (non partiers maybe). Most UD students are either from delaware or NY, NJ, PA, MD area, and maybe 1 from each state. Most backgrounds are upper middle class. Some are politically active, and you might call them over active because they are closed minded. Money isnt really talked about for the future.

Erin

I am not sure what kind of student would feel out of place here, I dont think anyone should feel that way.. I know I never have. Yes different types of students interact. I feel like most are from DE, NJ, Long Island, MD, and new York. There are some students who wear UD apparel every day, such as sweatshirts and sweatpants, and some who get more dressed up for class.

Erica

I think that most students are middle class. Many upper middle. I think that there are many different groups on campus, but that people do interact alot too! Most students wear comfortable clothes to class, but some to get dressed up also.

Connie

Most UD students are either from Delaware, New Jersey, Maryland or New York

meg

Coming from New York City, I feel that UD is not diverse at all. There is very little interaction between ther races. I feel that any student that is not caucasian might feel a litle out of place here. Most UD students are from the neighboring states, with well off financial backgrounds. I think that there are some students that are politically aware but not a large majority.

Jen

everyone here is white

Kathryn

I feel that i have a bias opinion in terms of this question. I dont go to the dining halls so this scenerio really isnt normal to me. I have seen many different races on campus but for the most part i am surrounded by middle/upper class caucasian students. My town is very small and wealthy with not much diversity so all the different faces here was shocking at first but is now refreshing.

Megan

Students are very trendy-- typical Ugg, North Face, designer jean combo. Not necessary to fit it but it is kind of the norm. Students are predominately left but not very politically active unless they are studying politics or related subjects.

Jen

Since the University of Delaware is not that diverse, many times the campus can seem "segregated" based on cultures. Unfortunately, many students have negative experiences with racism and hate crimes.Also out of state students and in state students often do not get along as well.

Kristen

My sorority is great. i think there is something for everyone here. jeans or sweatpants. definitely. Most students are from Jersey NY or PA. I've never noticed financial backgrounds before. Some students are politically aware. Usually Left. not that I've ever heard.

Ryan

I haven't had any problems with any "groups" on campus. My roommates are very similar to myself. I don't think any student would feel out of place here. Most students wear jeans and a t-shirt to class, although I wear sweatpants the majority of the time. Most people sit in the dining hall with people from their dorm floors. Most UD students are from New Jersey and Long Island. Financially i'd said the majority of students are upper middle class. My friends are very politically aware and active.

Lauren

Our school is very mainstream white kids, but there is a little of everything. Students wear sweatpants and UGGs to class. Most students are from NY, NY, PA, and MD. Upper middle class.

lauren

there is diversity on campus, not too much but there are many student organizations that are geared towards specific groups. most students are very casual to class. jeans and a t shirt or sweat shirt. its the best. different types of students interact during class and things like that or during labs. at a dining hall you'd have kinda nerdy people who look really smart, the annoying loud kids who bang on tables and yell for no good reason, your typical 19, 20 year olds just laughing and eating then you'd have a "group" as described above in the question. most students are from nj, ny, maryland, va, pa and delaware. most people i meet are middle to upper middle class. there are groups of people who are politically active but i wouldn't call it a politically active school. most people i know are left or center. and most of my friends don't talk about how much we'll earn one day.

Megan

I dont think our school is very ethnically diverse. students wear all types of things to class. msotly sweats or jeans. different types of students interact. The so-called stereotypical "freak" may feel out of place.