Gallaudet University Demographics & Diversity Overview

52%
Minority Students
52%
Female Students
5%
International
35
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
44.5%(383)
Hispanic
23.1%(199)
African American
18.6%(160)
Asian
5.3%(46)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%(6)
Pacific Islander
0.9%(8)
Two or More Races
2.2%(19)
Unknown
4.6%(40)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color52%
Total Enrollment1,322
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 52% female students and 48% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
46.8%(436)
Women
51.3%(478)
Other
1.9%(17.5)

Gender Statistics

Men436

33% of total enrollment

Women478

36% of total enrollment

Other17.5

1% 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 27% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

18-19
17.7%(162)
20-21
26.4%(241)
22-24
29.1%(266)
25+
26.8%(245)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
0.5%(2)
22-24
24.3%(99)
25+
75.2%(307)

Age Diversity Insights

44%

Traditional Age (18-21)

27%

Non-Traditional (25+)

31%

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 1% in-state residents, 94% out-of-state students, and 5% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
1.2%(2)
Out-of-State
93.8%(151)
International
5.0%(8)

Regional Representation

In-State2

1% of student body

Out-of-State151

94% of student body

International8

5% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

52%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

52%

Female Students

Global Reach

5%

International

Age Diversity

27%

Non-Traditional Age