True - when you’re in the South - but you have - 8% are QB students - so let’s say they’re taking 30+. Than 40+ Johnsons. There’s a lot to be said - and 22% are domestic students of color. 9% are international. Davidson, as an example, isn’t much different.
US News does a diversity index so third party. While W&L doesn’t have a great score, they’re bunched with Connecticut, Dickinson, Union, Gettysburg, Lafayette, St. Olaf, Kenyon, Holy Cross, Bucknell and more, etc.
It may not be the school for everyone but they’ve certainly accomplished a lot and they are very generous to those in need.
Of course, today, we don’t know how the Supreme Court ruling impacts diversity.
It’s not for me to defend them (I truly enjoyed our visit and discussion with a Poli Sci professor (and family) who approached us, thinking we were lost…..but I think it’s a wonderful school (one of many) for folks to consider, especially those who need generous need.
Any minority candidate (at any school) should likely speak with a student ambassador to get their experience.
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