Delta State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

40%
Minority Students
60%
Female Students
7%
International
26
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Delta State University has a diverse student body with 40% students of color and 7% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
58.2%(1,258)
Hispanic
2.3%(49)
African American
33.7%(728)
Asian
0.6%(12)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(5)
Two or More Races
1.6%(35)
Unknown
3.4%(73)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color40%
Total Enrollment3,375
International Students7%

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
40.2%(896)
Women
59.8%(1,334)

Gender Statistics

Men896

27% of total enrollment

Women1,334

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Delta State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
12.9%(253)
18-19
20.0%(393)
20-21
29.5%(579)
22-24
21.2%(416)
25+
16.4%(323)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(2)
22-24
22.2%(167)
25+
77.5%(583)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

34%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Delta State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 7% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 63% in-state residents, 30% out-of-state students, and 7% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
62.8%(130)
Out-of-State
30.0%(62)
International
7.2%(15)

Regional Representation

In-State130

63% of student body

Out-of-State62

30% of student body

International15

7% of student body

States Represented

26 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

40%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

60%

Female Students

Global Reach

7%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age