A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Delta State University are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 43% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
57%
|
| Black |
36%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
3%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 194% more female students than male students enrolled at Delta State University with a gender ratio of 21% women to 7% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Delta State University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
7%
|
| Women |
21%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
191
|
| Women |
561
|
Delta State University serves a low number of students outside of Mississippi, with 60 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
60%
|
| Out of State |
33%
|
| Foreign |
7%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
43% 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 | 16.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 8.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175616 IPEDS survey data for Delta State University.
Last updated February 24, 2025