A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at DePauw are mostly White with a small Foreign Resident population. The school has low racial diversity. 29% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
71%
|
| Black |
5%
|
| Hispanic |
4%
|
| Asian |
4%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
7%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 3% more female students than male students enrolled at DePauw University with a gender ratio of 51% women to 49% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, DePauw has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
49%
|
| Women |
51%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
862
|
| Women |
890
|
DePauw serves a low number of students outside of Indiana, with 36 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
36%
|
| Out of State |
38%
|
| Foreign |
27%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
14% 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 | 0.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=150400 IPEDS survey data for DePauw University.
Last updated February 24, 2024