A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Dubuque are primarily White with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 37% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
63%
|
| Black |
14%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
2%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
6%
|
There are 25% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Dubuque with a gender ratio of 56% men to 44% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Dubuque has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
56%
|
| Women |
44%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
988
|
| Women |
788
|
University of Dubuque serves a high number of out-of-state students with 75% of the student body residing outside of Iowa or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
25%
|
| Out of State |
69%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
44% 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 | 16.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 11.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153278 IPEDS survey data for University of Dubuque.
Last updated February 24, 2024