University of Denver Top Questions

I don't feel like there is a great amount of diversity at DU. Most students seem to be from middle to upper-class families. However, that being said-I have greatly enjoyed getting to know all different types of people:different personalities, different interests, views on life, religion. So in a way, DU is pretty diverse. Most people dress fairly nice for class-even if girls wear sweat pants, their hair and make-up is done.

DU has one of the most diverse student populations that I have ever been a part of. There are students here from all over the world (and I don't mean one or two from all over but there are large groups of students from everywhere). There is a strong LGBT community at DU and Greek Life is very big on campus. Most DU students are not from Denver. There is a large international population of students at DU and people from all over the states. Due to the nature of the school there are a lot of students with wealthy financial backgrounds. There are students that are just making it financially... either way both groups are have a great time at DU and everyone is part of the DU Community. DU has a very active student body politically, locally, nationally, and internationally. DU students do a wonderful community event called Homeless Connect that helps the homeless population of Denver. The law students are very active in trying to make changes locally and nationally. Students coming out of the international business program at Daniels are making an impact on the world community every day.

DU is pretty preppy. As the business school is the dominant school, students tend to dress more preppy and in a more conservative manner.

much of the student body is middle to upper class white people from a relatively conservative political background. this was one thing that kind of bothered me. i think that the campus has the ability to be much more diverse and i think that would be a great thing.

A good percentage of the population does come from wealthier backgrounds, but I've met hardly any people who are spoiled rich. People are pretty friendly, smile at people they know walking by and students who go to DU tend to be happy there. It's not an incredibly political campus, but as the election is approaching, people are getting more and more into it. As far as liberal or conservative, there are plenty of both. I used to think it was a more conservative campus because of the backgrounds of many students, but I found it's about 50/50.

We need more Diversity racially, but in all the people the go to DU have drive and ambition. They are all very different thought maybe their skin color doesn't show it!

Most DU students are either from CO or all over the country. Most lead active lifestyles, and follow a work-hard party-hard ethic. There is a large range, financially, of the students' background at DU, it just all depends on when and where and how you surround yourself with fellow students. There is little to no political activism, and most all students are okay with that.

White, I mean really white. You will find that there are only a handful of students on campus that are not from the states. The majority of these students either play sports or are only here for a short amount of time. Definately an upper class school. Do not be surprised if the kid sitting next to you in your business class is talking about the chain of restaurants he will be taking over as soon as he graduates.

Most DU students come from rich families. There is very little diversity on campus, but everybody accepts everybody else and each group finds a niche.

Im from Boulder, so the DU culture wasn't too foreign to me. We smoke a whole lot (not cigs...), and we ski. Thats a bout it. I love my friends here, and i've literally met like 3 people all year that I don't like