College of DuPage Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
3%
International
14
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

College of DuPage has a diverse student body with 52% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
47.2%(17,538)
Hispanic
24.0%(8,907)
African American
7.2%(2,692)
Asian
12.2%(4,524)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(117)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(57)
Two or More Races
2.9%(1,064)
Unknown
6.1%(2,257)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment37,930
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

College of DuPage offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

College of DuPage has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.1%(17,468)
Women
53.9%(20,462)

Gender Statistics

Men17,468

46% of total enrollment

Women20,462

54% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

College of DuPage serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 27% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 18% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
14.4%(3,335)
18-19
26.3%(6,105)
20-21
17.1%(3,959)
22-24
12.2%(2,841)
25+
30.0%(6,976)

Age Diversity Insights

27%

Traditional Age (18-21)

18%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

College of DuPage attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 161% in-state residents, -64% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
97.9%(3,195)
International
2.1%(69)

Regional Representation

In-State3,195

161% of student body

International69

3% of student body

States Represented

14 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

18%

Non-Traditional Age