A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Delaware State University are mostly Black with a smaller White population. The school has low racial diversity. 89% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Delaware State University is a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) primarily serving the African-American community.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
11%
|
| Black |
75%
|
| Hispanic |
6%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
5%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 97% more female students than male students enrolled at Delaware State University with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Delaware State University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,963
|
| Women |
3,863
|
Delaware State University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 54% of the student body residing outside of Delaware or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
46%
|
| Out of State |
52%
|
| Foreign |
2%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 5.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130934 IPEDS survey data for Delaware State University.
Last updated February 24, 2024