Duke University Demographics & Diversity Overview

53%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
NaN%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Duke University has a diverse student body with 53% students of color and NaN% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
41.2%(2,736)
Hispanic
12.5%(829)
African American
9.4%(623)
Asian
22.4%(1,486)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(19)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
7.6%(505)
Unknown
6.7%(444)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color53%
Total Enrollment20,664
International StudentsNaN%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

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

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
47.5%(3,488)
Women
52.5%(3,855)

Gender Statistics

Men3,488

17% of total enrollment

Women3,855

19% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Duke University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 81% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 0% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

18-19
49.9%(3,178)
20-21
43.6%(2,776)
22-24
6.3%(400)
25+
0.3%(20)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(4)
20-21
1.5%(156)
22-24
35.4%(3,756)
25+
63.1%(6,704)

Age Diversity Insights

81%

Traditional Age (18-21)

0%

Non-Traditional (25+)

64%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

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

Geographic Origin

International
100.0%(188)

Regional Representation

International188

NaN% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

53%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

NaN%

International

Age Diversity

0%

Non-Traditional Age