A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at UD are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has low racial diversity. 26% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
74%
|
| Black |
6%
|
| Hispanic |
8%
|
| Asian |
5%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
3%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
1%
|
There are 35% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Delaware with a gender ratio of 57% women to 43% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, UD has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is slightly less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
43%
|
| Women |
57%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10,234
|
| Women |
13,805
|
UD serves a high number of out-of-state students with 66% of the student body residing outside of Delaware or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
33%
|
| Out of State |
65%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
18% 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 | 4.1% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=130943 IPEDS survey data for University of Delaware.