Student Culture & Climate Survey 2024

Table 7.2. Racial and Ethnic Composion of Community and Last School Aended by Student Race-Ethnicity

Racial and Ethnic Composition School Attended Prior to MSU.

Racial and Ethnic Composition of Community

Racial and Ethnic Composition Similar to Student

Racial and Ethnic Composition Different Than Student

Racial and Ethnic Composition Similar to Student

Racial and Ethnic Composition Different Than Student

Equal Racial Ethnic Composition

Student Race- Ethnicity

White

64.5%

29.4%

6.0%

58.8%

33.2%

7.9%

Other BIPOC

28.1%

25.6%

46.3%

28.1%

23.1%

48.8%

Asian

38.5%

19.3%

42.2%

34.5%

18.9%

46.6%

The data shows that past experiences with levels of diversity influence how students view and assess diversity at Michigan State University and the college. Students who aended schools where they were the racial or ethnic minority reported lower sasfacon rangs regarding the climate and environment at MSU, with scores of 4.06 and 4.11, compared to students who aended schools where they were the majority, who rated MSU at 4.21 and the college at 4.29.

Table 7.3. Diversity Sasfacon at MSU and College by Diversity of Last School Aended

Racial Composition School Attended Prior to MSU.

Racial and Ethnic Composition Similar to Student

Equal Racial Ethnic Composition

Racial and Ethnic Composition Different Than Student

Michigan State University

4.21

4.15

4.06

Eli Broad College of Business

4.29

4.20

4.11

When analyzing survey items that specifically measure diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), some notable differences emerge between groups. Students from schools where they were a part of a racial or ethnic minority were more likely to find communies or groups in the college where they feel a sense of belonging. Addionally, they perceive that college places appropriate emphasis on DEI issues. However, these students are less favorable in their assessment of the college's overall commitment to DEI and believe that the college does not have sufficient programs and resources to support a diverse student body.