University of Delaware Demographics & Diversity Overview

28%
Minority Students
59%
Female Students
1%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Delaware has a diverse student body with 28% students of color and 1% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
70.6%(12,955)
Hispanic
10.0%(1,840)
African American
6.9%(1,263)
Asian
5.9%(1,082)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(21)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(6)
Two or More Races
4.1%(745)
Unknown
2.4%(438)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color28%
Total Enrollment24,039
International Students1%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

University of Delaware has a gender distribution of 59% female students and 41% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
41.5%(8,084)
Women
58.5%(11,398)

Gender Statistics

Men8,084

34% of total enrollment

Women11,398

47% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Delaware serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 87% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.5%(485)
18-19
47.1%(9,178)
20-21
40.1%(7,813)
22-24
8.1%(1,569)
25+
2.2%(437)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.2%(99)
22-24
29.8%(1,356)
25+
68.0%(3,101)

Age Diversity Insights

87%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

19%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

University of Delaware attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 1% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 33% in-state residents, 65% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
33.4%(1,635)
Out-of-State
65.4%(3,200)
International
1.2%(59)

Regional Representation

In-State1,635

33% of student body

Out-of-State3,200

65% of student body

International59

1% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

28%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

59%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age