Delaware State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

89%
Minority Students
65%
Female Students
2%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Delaware State University has a diverse student body with 89% students of color and 2% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
8.3%(438)
Hispanic
7.6%(399)
African American
70.1%(3,701)
Asian
1.2%(64)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(9)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(2)
Two or More Races
6.2%(329)
Unknown
6.4%(336)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color89%
Total Enrollment6,462
International Students2%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Delaware State University has a gender distribution of 65% female students and 35% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
34.7%(1,882)
Women
65.3%(3,547)

Gender Statistics

Men1,882

29% of total enrollment

Women3,547

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Delaware State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 68% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 5% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
5.4%(265)
18-19
43.3%(2,141)
20-21
31.2%(1,540)
22-24
14.9%(734)
25+
5.3%(261)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.3%(3)
22-24
20.2%(179)
25+
79.5%(705)

Age Diversity Insights

68%

Traditional Age (18-21)

5%

Non-Traditional (25+)

16%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Delaware State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 2% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 51% in-state residents, 46% out-of-state students, and 2% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
51.5%(663)
Out-of-State
46.4%(597)
International
2.2%(28)

Regional Representation

In-State663

51% of student body

Out-of-State597

46% of student body

International28

2% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

89%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

65%

Female Students

Global Reach

2%

International

Age Diversity

5%

Non-Traditional Age