DePaul University Demographics & Diversity Overview

49%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

DePaul University has a diverse student body with 49% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
49.4%(6,769)
Hispanic
23.7%(3,243)
African American
7.7%(1,052)
Asian
12.3%(1,689)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(11)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(7)
Two or More Races
4.5%(612)
Unknown
2.3%(319)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color49%
Total Enrollment20,917
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

DePaul University has a gender distribution of 55% female students and 45% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.8%(6,325)
Women
55.2%(7,809)

Gender Statistics

Men6,325

30% of total enrollment

Women7,809

37% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

DePaul University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 11% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(71)
18-19
36.1%(5,107)
20-21
37.3%(5,269)
22-24
15.3%(2,169)
25+
10.7%(1,517)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.3%(90)
22-24
28.1%(1,908)
25+
70.5%(4,785)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

11%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

DePaul University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 63% in-state residents, 35% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
63.1%(1,867)
Out-of-State
35.5%(1,050)
International
1.5%(44)

Regional Representation

In-State1,867

63% of student body

Out-of-State1,050

35% of student body

International44

1% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

49%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

11%

Non-Traditional Age