As colleges and universities strive to meet the needs of a diverse student body, building an inclusive, equitable campus community has never been more important. One of the most effective ways institutions can foster diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is by using data to inform their approaches.
In January 2022, we surveyed more than 1,000 undergraduate students nationwide about their perceptions of DEI at their institutions. Ultimately, we found striking disparities between how students of different races and gender identities view their college experiences.