A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Delaware Tech are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
25%
|
| Hispanic |
10%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
2%
|
| Race Unknown |
2%
|
There are 111% more female students than male students enrolled at Delaware Technical and Community College Terry with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Delaware Tech has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
32%
|
| Women |
68%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
3,776
|
| Women |
7,950
|
Delaware Tech serves a very low number of students outside of Delaware, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
49% 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 | 36.4% |
| Part time Undergrads | 61.2% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130907 IPEDS survey data for Delaware Technical and Community College Terry.