Denison University Demographics & Diversity Overview

22%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
13%
International
45
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Denison University has a diverse student body with 22% students of color and 13% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
73.3%(1,472)
Hispanic
8.5%(170)
African American
6.8%(137)
Asian
4.0%(81)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(1)
Two or More Races
4.8%(97)
Unknown
2.4%(49)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color22%
Total Enrollment2,416
International Students13%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Denison University has a gender distribution of 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.8%(1,154)
Women
52.2%(1,262)

Gender Statistics

Men1,154

48% of total enrollment

Women1,262

52% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Denison University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 88% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(42)
18-19
51.2%(1,193)
20-21
40.2%(937)
22-24
6.4%(148)
25+
0.4%(10)

Age Diversity Insights

88%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Denison University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 13% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 21% in-state residents, 66% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
20.8%(142)
Out-of-State
66.0%(451)
International
13.2%(90)

Regional Representation

In-State142

21% of student body

Out-of-State451

66% of student body

International90

13% of student body

States Represented

45 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

22%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

13%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age