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.
| 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%
|
There are 97% more female students than male students enrolled at Wilmington University with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% 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.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
34%
|
| Women |
66%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
4,424
|
| Women |
8,705
|
Wilmington University serves a high number of out-of-state students with 63% of the student body residing outside of Delaware or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
37%
|
| Out of State |
61%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
2%
|
35% 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 | 59.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 60% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131113 IPEDS survey data for Wilmington University.