Washington State University Top Questions

Most students at this school seem to white and asian, not many other ethnic groups. There is a large presence of different christian groups on campus, but not many other religious groups. Most WSU students are from the western side of Washington state; however, there are also many from the tri cities.

Honestly, we are not very diverse, but you do get a good mix of people from big cities, small towns, and everywhere in between. There is a gap between greeks and res halls, but that gap is slowly being bridged through Homecoming Week, philanthropies, community service, and more.

Anywhere you go you always hear racial comments, jokes, etc. Theres no escaping it. Especially in a town with a black population so small. I have noticed the black population is probably smallest in pullman, next to the latino population. But the students here are all different, we all look different, dress different, and act different. Alot of WSU students are from the Seattle area, but there are many of us, like me who are not.

Students shouldn't feel out of place because Cougar pride doesn't depend on race. Most students are from the westside and thats awesome.

I think the diversity of WSU's student body rivals than of nearly any other college. Walking around campus you'll find members of every racial and religious catagory as well as various other lifestyles.

WSU has pretty much every club you could think of-there's something for everyone. Lots of fundraisers go on throughout the year. I wear jeans, a tshirt or NorthFace jacket, and flipflops or Ugg boots to class, depending on the weather. It snows here a lot, so bring lots of warm clothes! Most WSU students are from the West side of the state, such as the Seattle area and Vancouver area-other students are from the East side, such as the Spokane area and Tri Cities area. Most students come from a middle class family.

The student body is so incredibly diverse here at WSU that it is nearly impossible for a student to feel out of place. The political spectrum is completely represented here, with an active student organization representing each end.

The students body is pretty closed minded a lot of times, however, things are changing. Colleges any where are usually more open to minority groups than in an old town down south. There are many groups on campus that concentrate on being a minority. Most students are from the west side of the state which is hilarious because this makes the entire state Cougar country and is a huge slap in the face to UW-- our cross state rival.

People here are fine, mostly middle class white kids from the westside of the state, with a good number of rednecks thrown in. Students seem to mostly segregate themselves according to degree progress. Class is just the easiest place to meet people and since you will end spending so much time with them on projects, it makes sense to be friends. Students here are not politically active, I think apathy rains supreme in most cases of civil or social awareness. The biggest issue facing most students is when the next time they will get tanked and how well the basketball team is doing.

I don't run into many of the groups on campus but lots of individuals. I have been put down for my race because I am native american but I don't let it bother me. What bugs me is when people put me down for my religious beliefs. There was one incidence where a person told me that he couldn't believe that i fell for the bible and that it is just some story that some guy made up and i'm just one of the many idiots that fell for it. Most students wear what they want to class so you see a lot of diversity on campus.