Student Population Overview
Delaware State University educates a diverse community of 6,462 students, with 5,429 pursuing undergraduate degrees and 1,033 engaged in advanced graduate studies.
Total Enrollment
6,462
All students across all programs
Student-Faculty Ratio
18:1
Students per faculty member
Academic Level Distribution
Enrollment Type
Delaware State University has a predominantly full-time student body with 75% of students being full-time and 25% being part-time, totaling 6,462 students across all enrollment types.
Full-Time vs Part-Time
75% Full-Time
25% Part-Time
4,821
Full-Time Students
1,007
Part-Time Students
Academic Level
84% Undergraduate
16% Graduate
5,429
Undergraduate
1,033
Graduate
Age Distribution
For undergraduates at Delaware State University, the majority of students fall in the 18-19 age range with 2,141 students, but also includes 265 students in the Under 18 range, 1,540 students in the 20-21 range, 734 students in the 22-24 range, 261 students in the 25+ range. For graduate students, the distribution shows 705 students in the 25+ age group, with 3 in the 20-21 category, 179 in the 22-24 category.
Undergraduate Age Distribution
Graduate Age Distribution
Gender Distribution
Delaware State University has more women than men with 3,547 female students and 1,882 male students enrolled.
Men
1,882
29%
Women
3,547
55%
Geographic Origin
Delaware State University has 51% (663 students) from in-state Delaware, 46% (597 students) from out-of-state, and 2% (28 students) from international locations.
Regional Distribution
Additional Demographics
First-Time Undergraduates
1,288
New students this year
Campus Location
Dover, Delaware
City: Small