Gallaudet University Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
54%
Female Students
5%
International
41
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Gallaudet University has a diverse student body with 52% students of color and 5% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
45.0%(429)
Hispanic
22.7%(216)
African American
18.3%(174)
Asian
5.6%(53)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%(8)
Pacific Islander
1.0%(10)
Two or More Races
2.2%(21)
Unknown
4.4%(42)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment1,497
International Students5%

Cultural Engagement

Gallaudet University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Gallaudet University has a gender distribution of 54% female students and 46% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.5%(470)
Women
53.5%(541)

Gender Statistics

Men470

31% of total enrollment

Women541

36% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Gallaudet University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 44% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 22% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
4.4%(40)
18-19
23.7%(218)
20-21
24.7%(227)
22-24
23.1%(212)
25+
24.2%(222)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.7%(12)
22-24
22.5%(100)
25+
74.8%(333)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

22%

Non-Traditional (25+)

32%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Gallaudet University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 5% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 3% in-state residents, 91% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
3.4%(5)
Out-of-State
91.3%(136)
International
5.4%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State5

3% of student body

Out-of-State136

91% of student body

International8

5% of student body

States Represented

41 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

54%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

22%

Non-Traditional Age