<p>Re “predominantly Caucasian” above: For the record, the latest Common Data Set reports 56% white non-Hispanic, 17% unknown.</p>
<p>Re “prefer to be aware if and when I’m getting screwed” above: You are notified if the grade you are currently earning is C- or below. You can indeed ask your professor for your current grade in a class. The culture seems to be not to ask.</p>