Diversity Makes a Difference
Diversity can be somewhat of a buzzword with students and university admissions officers alike. For the purposes of producing diversity scores, College Factual defines diversity as the most plurality. Schools that score high in diversity metrics are those with the greatest variety in ethnicity, gender, age, and geographic location of origin.
Get the Facts on Diversity at DePaul, Including how This School Compares to Others in the Country.
Much Higher Than Average Diversity
We combine factors of racial, geographic, gender and age diversity to come up with an overall diversity ranking for each school.
DePaul University is considered to be highly diverse across all factors, and is ranked #109 nationwide.
Good Representation of Many Races
This highly diverse school may be a great place for college students to get to know others with different cultures and backgrounds.
DePaul University is ranked #600 in ethnic diversity nationwide which is far above average.
DePaul Racial Demographics
When available, the chart below explores racial diversity among the undergraduate students at DePaul.
DePaul boasts excellent racial diversity.
Above average racial representation in faculty.
Equal Balance of Male and Female Students
If you desire a campus with a relatively equal balance of males and females, this may be the school for you.
At DePaul University, the disparity between men and women on campus is far lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at DePaul is equally balanced.
This university is ranked at #450 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 6,838 males and 7,669 females.
Review Male/Female Diversity at DePaul
When available, the chart below includes the male to female distribution among DePaul's undergraduate students.
The male to female ratio at DePaul is excellent.
When available, the chart below includes the male to female distribution among DePaul's faculty.
The ratio of male to female faculty at DePaul is excellent.
Geographic Diversity is Above Average
Would you prefer a college that attracts students from all across the United States? If so this may be a good option for you.
We took a look at where each of the school's admitted students lived before attending in order to come up with the geographic diversity rank.
About 64.8% of the students attending DePaul University come from within Illinois. DePaul's rating of #390 makes it above average in this factor.
Learn About Nationwide Geographic Diversity
The undergraduate student body is split among 43 states (may include Washington D.C.), as shown in the chart below.
International Student Diversity at DePaul
There is a mid sized group of about 1,362 international students at DePaul University representing at least 50 countries. Go to the DePaul International Student Page for more information.
What is the Age of Everyone at This School?
Some students prefer a campus filled with others who are a similar age to them, while some prefer a wide age range of students. Which is best for you?
Traditionally, students range in age from 18 to 21. At DePaul University, 43.2% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank DePaul #1,908 in the nation for student age diversity.
Explore Age Diversity at DePaul
Analyze the age range of DePaul students with the following chart.
Questions About Diversity
- What do we mean when we talk about diversity in college?
The root word of diversity is from the Latin, "diversus" which means "various". Today we use it to describe an amalgamation of people, traditions, ideas and cultures. Students who state that diversity in school is important to them are looking for institutions to offer a variety of curricular and non-curricular opportunities to learn from and learn with people of different ethnicities, races, ages, abilities, sexual identities, classes, and religions.
- Is DePaul supporting and attracting learners from all backgrounds?
Schools with excellent racial and ethnic diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as income levels. Get a better idea of how DePaul supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.
- Is Diversity Important to DePaul?
Diversity can be promoted by the university in several ways. First, institutions should be making an effort to hire a varied faculty to engage students. But the school should also be doing the best they can to promote substantial connections between people from different backgrounds. This prevents students and faculty from self-segregating and encourages positive connections.
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