A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Gallaudet University are predominantly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very high racial diversity. 51% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
49%
|
| Black |
13%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
3%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
11%
|
| International |
8%
|
| Race Unknown |
3%
|
There are 201% more female students than male students enrolled at Gallaudet University with a gender ratio of 24% women to 8% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Gallaudet University has a much lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is much less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
8%
|
| Women |
24%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
111
|
| Women |
334
|
Gallaudet University serves a very high number of out-of-state students with 97% of the student body residing outside of District Of Columbia or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
3%
|
| Out of State |
96%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
51% 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 | 28.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 3% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=131450 IPEDS survey data for Gallaudet University.
Last updated February 24, 2025