University of Denver Demographics & Diversity Overview

31%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
3%
International
49
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Denver has a diverse student body with 31% 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
68.2%(4,661)
Hispanic
14.8%(1,010)
African American
4.3%(295)
Asian
3.9%(270)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(33)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(15)
Two or More Races
6.1%(417)
Unknown
2.0%(136)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color31%
Total Enrollment16,672
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Denver has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
44.3%(3,125)
Women
55.7%(3,933)

Gender Statistics

Men3,125

19% of total enrollment

Women3,933

24% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Denver serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.3%(20)
18-19
38.2%(2,448)
20-21
41.8%(2,678)
22-24
10.9%(701)
25+
8.7%(558)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.6%(45)
22-24
21.8%(1,522)
25+
77.5%(5,404)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

58%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Denver attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 28% in-state residents, 69% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
28.0%(403)
Out-of-State
69.1%(993)
International
2.9%(42)

Regional Representation

In-State403

28% of student body

Out-of-State993

69% of student body

International42

3% of student body

States Represented

49 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

31%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age