I've been looking into Harvard, and I was curious about the demographics there. What's the minority percentage at the school? I'd like to know if I'll be able to find a diverse community there.
At Harvard University, you'll indeed find a diverse community. According to the Harvard College Admissions website, the current ethnic breakdown of the school is as follows:
- 27.6% are Asian American
- 14.0% are African American
- 12.7% are Hispanic or Latino
- 2.4% are Native American or Pacific Islander
These percentages total up to around 56.7% for the minority student population at Harvard. Additionally, students come from various countries and backgrounds, which further contributes to the diversity on campus. Keep in mind that these numbers are specific to the current student body, and will likely change with each new accepted class, but they should give you a good idea of the general diversity you can expect at Harvard.
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