Duquesne University Demographics & Diversity Overview

18%
Minority Students
63%
Female Students
2%
International
31
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Duquesne University has a diverse student body with 18% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
82.0%(4,080)
Hispanic
4.7%(235)
African American
4.9%(246)
Asian
3.7%(184)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(7)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(4)
Two or More Races
3.5%(176)
Unknown
0.9%(46)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color18%
Total Enrollment8,107
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Duquesne University has a gender distribution of 63% female students and 37% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
36.7%(1,870)
Women
63.3%(3,225)

Gender Statistics

Men1,870

23% of total enrollment

Women3,225

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Duquesne University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 86% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 3% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(40)
18-19
46.8%(2,387)
20-21
39.4%(2,005)
22-24
10.5%(534)
25+
2.5%(129)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(3)
20-21
6.1%(185)
22-24
39.9%(1,201)
25+
53.9%(1,623)

Age Diversity Insights

86%

Traditional Age (18-21)

3%

Non-Traditional (25+)

37%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Duquesne University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 74% in-state residents, 24% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
74.0%(1,065)
Out-of-State
24.0%(346)
International
1.9%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State1,065

74% of student body

Out-of-State346

24% of student body

International28

2% of student body

States Represented

31 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

18%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

63%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

3%

Non-Traditional Age