Duquesne University Demographics & Diversity Overview

21%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
3%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Duquesne University has a diverse student body with 21% 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
78.6%(4,317)
Hispanic
4.5%(248)
African American
4.9%(267)
Asian
3.6%(197)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(10)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(5)
Two or More Races
3.5%(191)
Unknown
4.6%(254)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color21%
Total Enrollment9,111
International Students3%

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 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.5%(2,109)
Women
62.5%(3,508)

Gender Statistics

Men2,109

23% of total enrollment

Women3,508

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Duquesne University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 82% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.0%(51)
18-19
48.9%(2,557)
20-21
39.4%(2,060)
22-24
8.3%(432)
25+
2.4%(126)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.1%(2)
20-21
5.9%(171)
22-24
41.9%(1,221)
25+
52.1%(1,517)

Age Diversity Insights

82%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

38%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Duquesne University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 71% in-state residents, 27% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
70.5%(1,039)
Out-of-State
26.9%(396)
International
2.6%(38)

Regional Representation

In-State1,039

71% of student body

Out-of-State396

27% of student body

International38

3% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

21%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age