A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at DCAD are predominantly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 52% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
48%
|
| Black |
24%
|
| Hispanic |
9%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
8%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
8%
|
There are 100% more female students than male students enrolled at Delaware College of Art and Design with a gender ratio of 67% women to 33% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, DCAD has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
33%
|
| Women |
67%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43
|
| Women |
86
|
DCAD serves a low number of students outside of Delaware, with 71 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
71%
|
| Out of State |
29%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
42% 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 | 0.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=432524 IPEDS survey data for Delaware College of Art and Design.