Del Mar College Diversity & Demographics

The Diversity Here is Normal

We calculated an overall diversity grade for each school by looking at racial, age, gender and geographic diversity.

Del Mar College sits at an average ranking when it comes to overall diversity at #1,969 nationwide.

Racial Diversity is About Average

Racially diverse schools allow students to meet and learn from others from different racial and ethnic backgrounds. It also means the school is working to fairly represent and support all students.

Del Mar College is pretty typical when it comes to ethnic diversity, being ranked at #2,241 in the nation.

Del Mar College's ethnic diversity is on par with the national average.

The racial diversity of the faculty is above average.

Gender Ratio is Pretty Even

Would you prefer a nice mix of males and females on campus?

At Del Mar College, the disparity between men and women on campus is lower than the national average. The undergraduate student body at Del Mar College is equally balanced.

This college is ranked at #1,461 in male to female diversity nationwide. The undergraduate population is comprised of 4,916 males and 6,951 females.

The disparity between the counts of men and women at Del Mar College is lower than the national average.

The ratio of male to female faculty at Del Mar College is excellent.

Seems to be Popular for Local Students

Would you prefer a local college that primarily pulls local students? This could be a good option for you.

We've arrived at the location diversity of each school by looking at where undergraduates lived before they attended college.

Over 90% of the students attending Del Mar College come from within Texas. This means Del Mar College is below average in geographic diversity with a ranking of #2,247.

What is the Age Range of the Students?

Are you looking for a college where the student body represents a blend of different ages and generations, or would you prefer a college where most students are about your own age?

The "traditional" college student is thought to be between the ages of 18-21. At Del Mar College, 35.1% of students are in the age 18 to 21 bracket, compared to the national average of 60%. We rank Del Mar College #450 in the nation for student age diversity.

Questions About Diversity

• What do we mean when we talk about diversity in college?

  Often when we speak of diversity, what we mean is multiculturalism, or the acceptance of individuals of different ethnicities, cultures, races, beliefs and financial backgrounds. When most students seek diversity on a college campus, what they are seeking are opportunities to express themselves and find community with others who believe the same way, as well as opportunities to learn from those from different cultures and backgrounds.

• Is Del Mar College supporting learners from all backgrounds?

  Schools with higher than average racial and ethnic diversity still may not be diverse when it comes to other factors, such as income levels. Get a better idea of how Del Mar College supports low-income students by visiting the Financial Aid Page.

• How important is diversity to Del Mar College?

  In order to achieve the most benefit from diversity on campus, seek out schools that are not only promoting diversity by actively recruiting students and hiring faculty from minority groups, but are also fostering an environment where there is meaningful interaction between different groups.