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We are a very diverse school. I dont think any kind of student would feel out of place at ISU unless you are old, like over 30 years of age. Most students wear sweats and a t-shirt to class. That's the best part, its so relaxing and chill. Most students are from Iowa. I believe the financial backgrounds of most students would be average. Students are very politically involved. I think most are republican.

To my knowledge all students interact.

There is a lot of interaction through campus, and it is nice to see people of different races and genders interacting on a daily basis.

Not great at athletics but everyone still comes out to support which is great. Everyone comes and shows their support for VIESHA which is awesome. Alot of pride.

Iowa State's student can surprise you. It seems that for almost every conservative person you run into, there is a liberal to go right along with them. People are kind, outgoing...fun, surprising and challenging (in a good way) to be around. There are endless possibilities to get to know people. Definitely there are a lot of students from Iowa and Nebraska, yet also I've been surprised by the amount of student from metropolitan areas like Cedar Rapids and the Chicago area.

I don't think any student would feel out of place at Iowa State. Most students wear comfortable clothes to class. Yes different types of students interact. Most Iowa State students are from Iowa. Yes students talk about how much they'll earn one day.

There are literally all types of students

I do not have very many experiences with racial, religious, LGBT, socio-economic or other groups around campus. I think students are very accepting of others, and I do not feel like this would ever be a problem at Iowa State. I have noticed that there is an extremely large amount of Asian Americans, however, I do not think this is a problem. I think every student thinks about the future in terms of employment and salary. I have never heard a random person talking about this, but I know that it occurs. There are a lot of different styles prevalent in classes. Most will wear a t-shirt and jeans. there are a few sweat pants, as well as the dressier clothes. I don't think it affects our learning in any way.

Iowa State is a very "white" campus, but there definitely is some diversity. There seems to be plenty of groups that can accomodate the needs of people of all races, religions, orientation, etc. Most people wear sweatpants to class, unless they are fashion or design majors.

Most students wear jeans and sweatshirts to class and many wear sweatpants. The ones dressed up are the ones who stick out as being dressed differently. Most Iowa State students seem to be from Illinois, Iowa and the Twin Cities. I think politics among students is pretty diverse.

There are a million Asian people here but whatever. I'm not sure too many students would feel out of place. there's a lot of different groups and everyone could find something if they tried, some just don't. I think a lot of students lean a little on the liberal side. That's in a lot of colleges though. I couldn't imagine dressing up for class unless I had something to be at that was formal. I like being comfortable and have never felt out of place doing such.

The typical student at Iowa State wears sweats and sweatshirts. Or at least that's what I were to class. I definitely don't dress up as much as I did in high school. In the dining hall, I don't really notice any cliques. I think that everybody just pays attention to the people that are sitting at their table. I think that a lot of Iowa State students from around the area or within a couple of hours away from Ames. I think that a lot of the students are very liberal around campus.

Most students wear sweats and t-shirts to class but this could also depend on your major. I've noticed that design and fashion majors tend to get more dressed up than the business and ag majors.

Students have a lot in common, but yet still have many different experiences even though many are still from the midwest. Students are not very politically aware as a whole, and quite conservative for a university campus. Students in engineering at least expect to earn respectable salaries.

Most students wear sweats or jeans to class. If I wear jeans to class, that's dressing up for me. At least I'm in class.

I do not think any kind of student would feel out of place at Iowa State! Like I said before, there are so many opportunities for everyone here. We have a great Student Government if anyone is interested in politics and having a say in the University's decisions, multicultural Greek organizations, LGBT clubs, diversity groups, hip-hop club, Future Families of America, and many more! The student body is very accepting of all sorts of views and backgrounds. I honestly believe anyone who spent any time on campus would feel completely comfortable and accepted.

Most students are laid back and wear sweats or jeans to class. People don't dress up. It's not necessary.

i havent really came into contact with any of those groups...i do have a few gay friends and from other races...so no one really judges. i think any student could fit in fine. some dress nice but most wear comfortable shirts and jeans or sweats. students interact with all types of students. the nerds: the ones that study and play video games, dont go out. partiers: all they do is drink and smoke...class is at the bottom of their list. balanced: go to class get pretty good grades, will sometimes drink, but usually volunteer time and go to church too. greek: all around involved and have time to go to class and have fun on the weekends too. most students are from iowa or the midwest. most kids come from a pretty solid financial background. lots of students follow politics but many dont. they are pretty equal...maybe more liberal...students talk about money in the future...since money affects everything we do

Most students at Iowa state seem to be from the mid west area, mainly Iowa, Minnesota, Illinois, and Nebraska. There is not a lot of diversity at ISU in comparison to what I grew up with, but there are tons of groups on campus for most every type of religious and racial background.

The student body is pretty diverse for a midwestern town. It would be a mostly middle-class white campus still, but there are many students from other states and countries here. There is a plethera of religions, but christianity rules. It is a very politically active campus.

ISU tries very hard to give everyone a multicultural experience.

Most Iowa State students are from MN or IA.

I think that the volume of student body activities is well addressed. There isnt an overwhelming feeling of one group or another that makes it easier to be involved in more than one event or activity.

I don't really feel like any students would feel out of place at Iowa State, I feel like Iowa State has a good balance of all types of people. Most students wear jeans and sweatshirts to class, I feel like it is a relaxed laid back environent. I would say all types of students interact. Just from the Greek Community all the houses kind of have a different feel and there are activities all the time when the students interact. 4 different tables in the dining hall would be a table guys- farmers or engineers, a table of musicians (we have an amazing marching band), a table of athletes, and a table of Greeks. And there are students in most of those groups that could sit at more than just one of those tables. Most students are from Iowa, Minnesota and Illinois. I know I talk with my group of friends all the time about how much we will be making or hope to be making and we are always talking about the future.

The student body at Iowa State is pretty diverse. If there were four tables in a dining room they would be 1) Greeks 2) Asians 3) Athletes 4) Non-greeks.

Most students seem to be from around the Midwest or close by. Most students dress in comfortable clothes, jeans, t-shirts, flip-flops and tennis shoes. People are politically aware but some people can take it or leave it. There is a large Greek community on the Iowa State campus who participate in many things.

I didn't go here my freshman year so I don't know anything about the dining halls and how they're segregated. I come from a town that is not very diverse and the school I went to before this was exactly like it, so to me Iowa State seems to have a pretty broad selection of students. I can't think of a specific "type" of student that would feel out of place here and I think there are all kinds of people that are active in their own ways.

The students at Iowa State are all very well rounded. I have made so many amazing relationships so far, as well as met numerous people. I don't think many students would feel out of place here. Iowa State has a very diverse student body. Most Iowa State students are from Iowa, but I have met many students from Minnesota and the Midwest. Financial backgrounds are all different, but most are middle-class. Each student is unique in their own way, and that is what makes our student body so special.

Diverse but comfortable. Very open community with the feeling of home.

Any student can attend Iowa State University and fit it, there are many different groups and clubs; someone for everyone.

ISU is very close-minded and segregated. Students are not active and involved.

Our student body is varied for the most part. I wear sweats to class, but there are many who do shower and dress up before attending their 8 ams.

Really diverse in all of those aspects... we have everything from different races, different religions, sexual preferences, past times, hobbies, everything! If you're looking for something to get involved with, it's pretty easy. I don't know where most ISU students are from but I would say Iowa and Illinois if I had to pin point. I do know lots of students from outside of this area though.

I went to a GSB meeting once and it was awesome to see how concerned they were and just so focused on making things on campus as good as they could be. They try so hard and dedicate so much of their time to making sure that we are all happy and get the entertainment, needs and wants of EVERYONE.

There are tons of groups for every culture, race, religion, and belief. However, the bulk of people are middle class Iowans. Students from large cities or chicago suburbs will definitely feel a culture shock. I've realized that most studets from large areas like this tend to stick together! The campus is very conservative and most students (mainly those from iowa) plan to settle in Iowa after college.

Most students are middle-class caucasion but we do have a higher diversity level than a lot of mid-western schools. To be honest, I don't think any type of student would feel uncomfortable. There are a lot of multi-cultural student organizations and awareness groups.

I'm so happy to see that ISU is very diverse. I feel that each generation is being exposed to more and more cultures so that hopefully prejudices and racial issues will decrease. Any kind of student can feel out of place at ISU. It's all about them being out of their comfort zone, and it might take them a while to get used to it. Right now, with it being cold outside, most people wear jeans, hoodies, and their winter coats to class. I think most students interact with each other in study groups or assignments for class. I don't go to the dining hall, so I wouldn't know what type of students are there. All four tables are eating and talking. Most of the ISU students seem to be from Iowa. I see lots of foreign students, and I think the more, the merrier. I don't see much of a difference between the financial backgrounds. All my friends and I have our financial troubles. I have no clue about the political backgrounds of our students. We don't talk about how much money we hope to be making one day. We just hope we'll have enough to live and pay back our loans.

Iowa State is fairly well diversified, at least for Iowa standards. It seems like most students come from a middle-class background in the midwest. Things are pretty low-key here and no one feels compelled to dress up for class (unless there is a presentation).

I am not involved with many religious groups i have gone to church at school. students are seperated by money, if they are in band, greek life, honors classes and majors. students are always talking about money.

Fashion student dress up, but for the most part sweaties and hoodie to class. Sometimes you might see people dressed up but thats mostly for an interview or something important. I like everyone could find their place at Iowa state! There is so many clubs and things to do that you can fit right in. Most ISU students are from small towns. Many of their parents were famers. there are some students that are politically active and aware.