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University of Dubuque Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 53%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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.

Racial demographics of University of Dubuque students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 49%

There are 38% more male students than female students enrolled at University of Dubuque with a gender ratio of 58% men to 42% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Dubuque has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of Dubuque students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
58%
Women
42%
Enrollment by gender for University of Dubuque students
Gender Number of Students
Men
1,020
Women
737

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 66%

University of Dubuque draws 32 percent of students from Iowa, 57 percent from other states, and 4 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Iowa, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of Dubuque students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
32%
Out of State
57%
Foreign
4%
Unknown Location
8%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$58,943 per year

34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,757
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 16.5%
Part-time undergraduates 11.4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=153278.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026