A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Duke are predominantly White with a sizeable Asian population. The school has very high racial diversity. 54% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
46%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
7%
|
| Asian |
22%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
10%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 21% more female students than male students enrolled at Duke University with a gender ratio of 55% women to 45% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Duke has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
45%
|
| Women |
55%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8,161
|
| Women |
9,862
|
Duke serves a high number of out-of-state students with 88% of the student body residing outside of North Carolina or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
12%
|
| Out of State |
74%
|
| Foreign |
11%
|
| Unknown Location |
3%
|
13% 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 | 0.3% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198419 IPEDS survey data for Duke University.