University of Delaware Demographics & Diversity Overview

29%
Minority Students
58%
Female Students
1%
International
43
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

University of Delaware has a diverse student body with 29% 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
69.3%(13,585)
Hispanic
10.3%(2,011)
African American
7.5%(1,465)
Asian
5.9%(1,152)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%(24)
Pacific Islander
0.0%(6)
Two or More Races
4.1%(799)
Unknown
2.8%(548)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color29%
Total Enrollment26,135
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 58% female students and 42% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
42.1%(8,779)
Women
57.9%(12,095)

Gender Statistics

Men8,779

34% of total enrollment

Women12,095

46% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

University of Delaware serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 83% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 2% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.7%(536)
18-19
46.1%(9,124)
20-21
41.5%(8,207)
22-24
7.5%(1,483)
25+
2.1%(422)

Graduate Student Ages

Under 18
0.0%(1)
18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
2.3%(104)
22-24
30.1%(1,340)
25+
67.5%(3,004)

Age Diversity Insights

83%

Traditional Age (18-21)

2%

Non-Traditional (25+)

20%

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 35% in-state residents, 64% out-of-state students, and 1% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
35.3%(1,599)
Out-of-State
63.6%(2,883)
International
1.1%(48)

Regional Representation

In-State1,599

35% of student body

Out-of-State2,883

64% of student body

International48

1% of student body

States Represented

43 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

29%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

58%

Female Students

Global Reach

1%

International

Age Diversity

2%

Non-Traditional Age