Delta State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
4%
International
17
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Delta State University has a diverse student body with 41% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
58.0%(1,062)
Hispanic
2.3%(43)
African American
34.0%(623)
Asian
0.4%(8)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(4)
Two or More Races
1.6%(30)
Unknown
3.3%(60)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment2,556
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

Delta State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Delta State University has a gender distribution of 60% female students and 40% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
40.3%(762)
Women
59.7%(1,127)

Gender Statistics

Men762

30% of total enrollment

Women1,127

44% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Delta State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 49% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 17% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.3%(175)
18-19
20.2%(381)
20-21
29.0%(548)
22-24
24.7%(466)
25+
16.9%(319)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.7%(5)
22-24
21.9%(146)
25+
77.4%(516)

Age Diversity Insights

49%

Traditional Age (18-21)

17%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Delta State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 68% in-state residents, 28% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
67.9%(144)
Out-of-State
28.3%(60)
International
3.8%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State144

68% of student body

Out-of-State60

28% of student body

International8

4% of student body

States Represented

17 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

17%

Non-Traditional Age