Del Mar College Demographics & Diversity Overview

78%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
3%
International
13
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Del Mar College has a diverse student body with 78% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
20.7%(2,709)
Hispanic
72.4%(9,490)
African American
2.4%(314)
Asian
2.3%(297)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(30)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(13)
Two or More Races
0.5%(65)
Unknown
1.4%(184)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color78%
Total Enrollment13,384
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Del Mar College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Del Mar College has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.2%(5,518)
Women
58.8%(7,866)

Gender Statistics

Men5,518

41% of total enrollment

Women7,866

59% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Del Mar College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 26% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
23.3%(2,264)
18-19
21.0%(2,038)
20-21
15.1%(1,466)
22-24
13.1%(1,271)
25+
27.6%(2,681)

Age Diversity Insights

26%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Del Mar College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 251% in-state residents, -154% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
98.9%(812)
International
1.1%(9)

Regional Representation

In-State812

251% of student body

International9

3% of student body

States Represented

13 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

78%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age