A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at DU are primarily White with a small Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 33% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
67%
|
| Black |
2%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
9%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Denver with a gender ratio of 35% women to 17% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, DU has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
17%
|
| Women |
35%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
2,326
|
| Women |
4,646
|
DU serves a high number of out-of-state students with 73% of the student body residing outside of Colorado or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
28%
|
| Out of State |
69%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
15% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 5.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=127060 IPEDS survey data for University of Denver.
Last updated February 24, 2025