Wilmington University Demographics & Diversity Overview

48%
Minority Students
61%
Female Students
0%
International
48
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Wilmington University has a diverse student body with 48% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
50.3%(4,431)
Hispanic
15.9%(1,398)
African American
21.9%(1,932)
Asian
3.5%(307)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%(43)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(14)
Two or More Races
4.6%(409)
Unknown
3.2%(280)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color48%
Total Enrollment14,020
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

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

Gender Distribution

Wilmington University has a gender distribution of 61% female students and 39% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
38.5%(3,504)
Women
61.5%(5,587)

Gender Statistics

Men3,504

25% of total enrollment

Women5,587

40% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Wilmington University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 16% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 59% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
8.6%(778)
18-19
5.5%(502)
20-21
10.3%(932)
22-24
17.0%(1,544)
25+
58.6%(5,327)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(2)
20-21
0.5%(23)
22-24
14.6%(719)
25+
84.9%(4,183)

Age Diversity Insights

16%

Traditional Age (18-21)

59%

Non-Traditional (25+)

35%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Wilmington University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 97% in-state residents, 3% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
96.9%(218)
Out-of-State
3.1%(7)

Regional Representation

In-State218

97% of student body

Out-of-State7

3% of student body

States Represented

48 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

48%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

61%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

59%

Non-Traditional Age