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Wilmington University Demographics & Diversity

New Castle, Delaware

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Wilmington University are mainly White with a sizeable Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 47% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Wilmington University students
Race Percent of Students
White 53%
Black 25%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 2%
American Indian / Alaskan 1%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
International 3%
Race Unknown 12%
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Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Low

There are 84% more female students than male students enrolled at Wilmington University with a gender ratio of 65% women to 35% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Wilmington University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Wilmington University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 35%
Women 65%
Enrollment by gender for Wilmington University students
Gender Number of Students
Men 5,204
Women 9,582

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Low

Wilmington University serves a low number of students outside of Delaware, with 72 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Wilmington University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 72%
Out of State 28%
Foreign 0%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$66,924 per year

37% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
14,786
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 59.7%
Part time Undergrads 60%

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