DePaul University Demographics & Diversity Overview

50%
Minority Students
55%
Female Students
1%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

DePaul University has a diverse student body with 50% 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
48.1%(7,401)
Hispanic
23.5%(3,614)
African American
8.4%(1,296)
Asian
12.3%(1,889)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(15)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(9)
Two or More Races
4.5%(691)
Unknown
3.0%(458)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color50%
Total Enrollment24,535
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
45.1%(7,145)
Women
54.9%(8,711)

Gender Statistics

Men7,145

29% of total enrollment

Women8,711

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

DePaul University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 67% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 9% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.5%(66)
18-19
35.6%(5,124)
20-21
38.3%(5,503)
22-24
15.9%(2,288)
25+
9.7%(1,393)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.7%(122)
22-24
33.2%(2,316)
25+
65.0%(4,536)

Age Diversity Insights

67%

Traditional Age (18-21)

9%

Non-Traditional (25+)

35%

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 69% in-state residents, 30% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
68.9%(2,025)
Out-of-State
30.2%(887)
International
0.9%(27)

Regional Representation

In-State2,025

69% of student body

Out-of-State887

30% of student body

International27

1% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

50%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

55%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

9%

Non-Traditional Age