A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Delgado Community College are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 67% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Delgado Community College is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
33%
|
Black |
47%
|
Hispanic |
9%
|
Asian |
3%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
1%
|
Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 132% more female students than male students enrolled at Delgado Community College with a gender ratio of 70% women to 30% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Delgado Community College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
30%
|
Women |
70%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
3,723
|
Women |
8,654
|
Delgado Community College serves a very low number of students outside of Louisiana, with 91 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
91%
|
Out of State |
5%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
4%
|
70% 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 | 49.5% |
Part time Undergrads | 57.4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=158662 IPEDS survey data for Delgado Community College.
Last updated February 24, 2024