| Race/Ethnicity | Number | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| White | 119 | 46.85% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 37.80% |
| International | 23 | 9.06% |
| Unknown | 8 | 3.15% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.57% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.79% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 2 | 0.79% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.39% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0 | 0.39% |
The majority of Delta State University graduate students are White.